MLB Rumors: Jake Burger is being optioned to AAA by the Texas Rangers, and will be replaced by Blaine Crim, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Team President Chris Young had indicated that moves could be imminent if the Rangers piss poor offense didn’t improve, and this would appear to be the first of those moves. Burger was acquired this past offseason to replace the under appreciated Nathaniel Lowe, with the Rangers looking to add power and fastball hitting ability. Burger has hit poorly so far this year, as has Joc Pederson, the Rangers other big offseason offensive addition.
Rosenthal says the idea is to give Burger a ““reset.