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Rangers Option Josh Jung to Triple-A as Jake Burger Returns from Injured List

Bruce Bochy says sending Jung back to Round Rock will give him consistent at-bats to rebuild his swing

Jun 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) tosses the ball to first base during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images/File Photo
On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers sent struggling third baseman Josh Jung to Triple A.
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Overview

  • Jung slumped to a .158/.208/.221 slash line in June, leaving him at .237 with a .648 OPS through 75 games
  • The Rangers sent Jung to Triple-A Round Rock to secure regular at-bats and help restore his form after a prolonged slump
  • His demotion cleared a 40-man roster spot for Jake Burger, who was activated from the 10-day injured list following a left oblique strain
  • Burger missed 10 games after sustaining the strain on June 20 and had hit .243 with seven homers and 17 RBIs in 35 games before the injury
  • Jung was the Rangers’ 2019 first-round pick and a 2023 All-Star starter who helped deliver the franchise’s first World Series championship