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White Sox trade former Missouri State star Jake Burger to Miami Marlins

Former Missouri State star Jake Burger has been traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Miami Marlins, sources have told the USA Today Network.

Burger was selected by the White Sox with the 11th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft. He's been an everyday starter for the White Sox and will have the chance to compete for a spot in the playoffs in Miami.

This season, Burger is enjoying the best and healthiest season of his career. In his third season in the Majors, he's batting .215 with 25 home runs and 52 RBI. His White Sox career saw him appear in 154 games while batting .