Jake Burger - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rangers sew up deals with all their arbitration-eligibles ARLINGTON -- The Rangers came to terms with all four of their remaining arbitration-eligible players at Thursday’s deadline to exchange sala...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Inks deal for 2026 Burger (wrist) agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The contract specifics have yet to be announced, but Burger was projected to make around $3.1 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, per Spotrac.com. The first baseman had an underwhelming first season with the Rangers in 2025, clubbing just 16 home runs with a .688 OPS in 103 games after totaling 63 long balls over the previous two campaigns. Burger underwent wrist surgery in early September but should be ready for the start of spring training.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers don't tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz

Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz have all became free agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Burger unites MLB pals to support Down syndrome community NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jake Burger is proud of his Major League career. Through five seasons, the Rangers’ first baseman has slugged 88 home ru...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

With uneven '25 behind him, Burger eager to find consistency again ARLINGTON -- The Rangers traded for Jake Burger last December, hoping to infuse a healthy dose of slug into what had been an anemic offense...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Looking at 6-to-8 week recovery Burger is expected to require 6-to-8 weeks to recover following surgery Monday to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Burger first injured his wrist in mid-August before returning to play through the issue during the final month of the season. He will be able to begin his normal offseason hitting program following the 6-to-8 week recovery period, setting Burger up to enter spring training without limitations, barring any setbacks.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for wrist surgery Burger said after Sunday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Guardians that he plans to undergo surgery later this week to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, Evan Grant of T...

Impact Burger initially sprained the wrist in mid-August and spent about two weeks on the injured list before returning to action for the final month of the season. However, Burger struggled to a .206 average while striking out at a 28.4 percent clip in September, bringing his slash line down to .236/.269/.419 over 103 games during his first campaign in Texas. Burger -- who also required stints on the shelf due to oblique and quadriceps injuries -- had received a cortisone shot to relieve discomfort in his wrist prior to his return from the IL, but he's hopeful that surgery will offer more permanent relief after he felt the tendon "popping" in and out of place over the past few weeks. Burger is under club control through 2028, and despite his disappointing debut season in Texas, he currently projects to head into spring training atop the depth chart at first base.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians remain tied in the AL Central after 7-3 loss to Rangers

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer in the first, rookie Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-3 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Could Rangers Look To Trade One of Josh Jung or Jake Burger? What does the future hold for the Texas Rangers? That's what everyone in the Dallas-Forth Worth area will be trying to figure out once the 2...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Yielding to Tellez versus righties Burger is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Burger has now been out of the lineup four times across the Rangers' last five games against right-handers. Rowdy Tellez will again be at first base and bat cleanup for Texas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers and Twins meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting Wednesday Burger is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Twins on Wednesday.

Impact Burger has gone 0-for-17 with eight strikeouts and one RBI over his last five games. He'll be on the bench for the beginning of Wednesday's contest while Rowdy Tellez starts at first base and bats out of the cleanup spot.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Texas Rangers look to break their eight-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharing work with Tellez Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Burger and Rowdy Tellez have now split playing time at first base against right-handed pitching over the past four games, with both players garnering two starts apiece. Though Burger appeared to have settled in as the primary first baseman upon his return from the injured list Sept. 1, he's gone 0-for-13 with seven strikeouts over his last four contests and seems to have lost some job security in the process.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers head into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

The Texas Rangers will try to break a five-game slide when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Burger is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Houston.

Impact Burger has swung a hot bat since coming off the injured list earlier this month, but he went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a day to regroup. Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat cleanup as the Rangers try to avoid the sweep.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

"Penelope was born with down syndrome" - Jake Burger reveals how jersey number 21 honors his "beautiful" daughter Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger wears the No. 21 jersey for a special reason, related to his daughter, Penelope.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Taking seat Sunday Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Burger started the previous nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .953 OPS with four homers during that span. Rowdy Tellez will instead start at first base in the series finale for Texas.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring 7-game losing streak into matchup against the Rangers

The New York Mets look to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to break 6-game skid, take on the Rangers

The New York Mets aim to break their six-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB scores: Rangers sweep Brewers with Jake Burger's two homers ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

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