Rangers 1B Jake Burger Placed on 10-Day IL with Quad Injury

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left quadriceps strain, a move that is retroactive to Sunday. Burger sustained the injury while running out a ground ball during a game against the Houston Astros and has been sidelined since, missing the final two games before the All-Star break. This marks Burger's second stint on the injured list this season, having previously missed time with a left oblique strain. In 75 games this season, Burger is batting .228 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs, showing improvement after a slow start that led to a brief demotion to Triple-A Round Rock. The Rangers have not yet made a corresponding roster move but face decisions about replacing Burger, with options including Blaine Crim, Justin Foscue, Josh Jung, and recently signed veteran Rowdy Tellez. Burger is expected to be eligible to return to the active roster around July 23 as the Rangers prepare for their next series against the Athletics.