Overview

• The Texas Rangers reinstated veteran infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock on May 12, 2025, and optioned first baseman Blaine Crim back to the minors.
• Burger was demoted on May 2 after hitting just .190 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 30 games to start the season.
• In his last five games at Triple-A, Burger recorded multiple hits in four outings and hit home runs on consecutive days, May 10 and 11, against El Paso.
• The Rangers, who rank last in the AL in runs scored despite leading in ERA, aim to bolster their offensive production with Burger's return.
• Burger, acquired in December 2024, hit 63 home runs and drove in 156 runs across the 2023–24 seasons, showcasing his power-hitting potential.