Rangers Recall First Baseman Jake Burger From Triple-A After Offensive Struggles

The Texas Rangers recalled first baseman Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock after a 10-day stint where he hit .391 with two home runs, aiming to reset his performance after a sluggish start to the season marked by a .190 batting average and high strikeout rate. Burger, acquired from the Miami Marlins in a December trade, struggled initially with the Rangers, batting .190 with 3 homers and 32 strikeouts in 100 at-bats before being optioned to the minors. His replacement, Blaine Crim, struggled offensively during his brief major league tenure, going hitless in 13 plate appearances, leading to his optioning back to Triple-A. Burger acknowledged the need to improve his approach at the plate, focusing on mechanical adjustments and a more confident mindset. The Rangers have also made coaching changes to bolster their offense, hiring Bret Boone as a hitting coach following the firing of Donnie Ecker. Burger is expected to reclaim the first base role if he maintains improved production.