Rangers' Jake Burger Continues Quad Rehab Assignment in Frisco

Texas Rangers third baseman Jake Burger began a rehab assignment with the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders on August 2, 2025, following a left quadriceps strain sustained in mid-July. Burger resumed hitting last week and is expected to play in several minor league games before rejoining the Rangers, with the goal of returning to the starting lineup for the series against the Philadelphia Phillies the following weekend. The 29-year-old slugger has had a challenging season, batting .228 with 11 home runs and a .660 OPS in 75 games, but remains a legitimate power threat when healthy. Burger's rehab assignment marks a continuation of his recovery after previously being placed on the 10-day injured list and hitting in a rehab stint earlier in July. The Rangers are optimistic the rehab will help Burger regain his form and contribute down the stretch. He was acquired by Texas in a trade with Miami in December 2024 and has a history of strong offensive production, including a career-high 34 home runs in 2023.