Rangers 1B Jake Burger Out Three Weeks with Quad Strain

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left quadriceps strain, retroactive to July 13, and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. This marks his second injured list stint this season, having previously missed time due to a left oblique strain. Burger has struggled offensively in 2025, hitting .228 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs over 75 games, and was briefly optioned to Triple-A earlier this year to work on his swing. Despite his down season, Burger maintains a strong hard-hit rate and power potential but continues to struggle with strikeouts. While Burger recovers, the Rangers are likely to use a first base platoon featuring Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran, and others. The injury setback comes after Burger's recent pinch-hit appearance before the All-Star break, with his return not expected until late July at the earliest.