The Texas Rangers recalled veteran infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned first baseman Blaine Crim as the team prepared to host the Colorado Rockies in the first of a three-game series Monday.
Burger struggled early this season with his new team, hitting only .190 in 30 games. He hit three home runs and drove in 12 runs for Texas to open 2025, but had struck out 32 times in 100 at-bats and was demoted after the Rangers' 3-0 loss to the Athletics on May 1.
He was sent down to Round Rock on May 2 and picked up his production in his last five minor league games.