Jake Burger
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Jun 30 2025Burger (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the Rangers' road trip that begins Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has been shelved since June 21 with a left oblique strain, but he's been cleared for rehab games and will require a brief minor-league assignment before being activated. The 29-year-old should see regular starts upon his return, likely bouncing between first base and designated hitter.
Jun 21 2025The Rangers placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained left oblique. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was removed from Friday's game with tightness in his left side, and further testing showed he suffered a strained left oblique. The Rangers recalled Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger is slashing .220/.253/.403 with 10 home runs in 249 plate appearances this season.
Jun 20 2025Burger was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with left side tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger seemed to grab at his left side after striking out in the seventh inning of Friday's contest, and he was replaced at first base when the Rangers took the field to play defense. The Rangers haven't yet provided details on the severity of his injury, but fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Jun 12 2025Burger went 3-for-6 with a solo home run, three total RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's 16-3 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger put the Rangers ahead for good in the second inning with a solo shot off Bailey Ober in the second inning, his 10th homer of the year, before adding a pair of RBI singles later in the contest. The 29-year-old Burger has gone 7-for-20 (.350) with a pair of homers in his last four games, boosting his slash line to .225/.255/.421 with 28 RBI and 27 runs scored through 220 plate appearances this season.
Jun 5 2025Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has gone 7-for-23 (.304) with three RBI over his last six games. The homer was his first since May 25 versus the White Sox. The infielder is up to eight homers, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored, 10 doubles, one stolen base and a .220/.250/.407 slash line over 52 games this season. Burger continues to offer some power, but it has come with mediocre plate discipline and a low batting average this year.
May 25 2025Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the second inning and then doubled and scored in the ninth. Since rejoining the Rangers on May 1, the 29-year-old has gone 14-for-48 with eight extra base hits and nine RBI over 13 games. On the year, he's slashing .223/.259/.426 with seven long balls, 21 RBI, 18 runs scored and one stolen base across 158 plate appearances.
May 24 2025Burger went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger continued a revival since being called up from a brief stay in the minors. He's hit safely in nine of 11 games since returning the majors, going 12-for-40 (.300) with three doubles, three home runs and seven RBI. Unfortunately for the Rangers, the offense was dormant once again, managing just three hits. Burger, who's spent much of his time in the lower half of the batting order, has been moved up to fourth and fifth the last two games.
May 21 2025Burger went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger totaled a season-high nine bases, adding his first stolen base of the year to boot. The first baseman seems to have found a groove at the plate since returning from the minor leagues, hitting .344 (11-for-32) with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI and three runs scored over his last nine games. It's worth noting Burger got off to a slow start before heating up with Miami in 2024 -- he had a .635 OPS before the All-Star break before posting a .901 OPS post-All-Star break last year -- so there's reason for optimism going forward.
May 15 2025Burger went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger took Hunter Brown deep in the sixth inning for what would be the lone scoring play in the contest. Since returning from Triple-A Round Rock, Burger is 4-for-12 with two extra-base hits, three RBI, two walks and three strikeouts. The right-handed-hitting infielder is likely to see a strong share of playing time at first base while Josh Smith is covering for Corey Seager (hamstring) at shortstop. Burger is slashing .214/.262/.375 with four homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored and six doubles across 122 plate appearances.
May 13 2025Burger started at first base and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 2-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier Monday, Burger was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, where he spent the previous 10 days and batted .391 over six games. After getting on track in the minors, Burger should get the chance to take back a near-everyday role at first base, as Corey Seager's (hamstring) expected move to the injured list could result in Josh Smith (back) seeing more action at shortstop. Burger has thus far been a disappointment in his first season in Texas, slashing .194/.234/.330 with three home runs and a 29.7 percent strikeout rate over 111 plate appearances.
May 12 2025The Rangers recalled Burger from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas optioned Burger to Triple-A on May 2, but he'll rejoin the big club after spending the minimum 10 days in the minors. The Rangers demoted Burger with the hope that an assignment to a lower-pressure environment would help ignite his dormant bat, and the 29-year-old proceeded to hit .391 with two home runs and a 3:2 BB:K over six games to earn a call back to the big leagues. Burger had been serving as the Rangers' primary first baseman prior to his demotion, but it's not clear if he'll immediately be in store for a full-time role in his return to Texas. Super-utility man Josh Smith has been seeing more reps at first base of late and could remain a factor at that position if the Rangers want to keep more playing time open for Evan Carter in center field. At the very least, the right-handed-hitting Burger should play regularly against left-handed pitching.
May 11 2025Burger is eligible to be called up to the Rangers' major-league roster Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was sent down to Triple-A Round Rock on May 2 after struggling to a .190/.231/.330 slash line with three home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored over 100 at-bats in 30 games with the Rangers to open the season. The righty bat has gone 9-for-23 with two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored over 23 at-bats in six games with Round Rock so far, and the Rangers may feel like they've seen enough to promote him back to the major-league roster in the near future.
May 2 2025The Rangers optioned Burger to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has hit just .190 with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate across his first 108 plate appearances this season, so the Rangers have elected to send him to Round Rock for a while to get his swing in order. The expectation is that he will eventually regain his starting job at first base with the big club, but there's no timeline for what that might happen. For now, the Rangers could use a combination of Blaine Crim, Josh Smith, Joc Pederson and Dustin Harris at first base.
May 1 2025Burger was demoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has gotten off to a dreadful start in his first season with the Rangers, hitting just .190 with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate across 108 plate appearances. Nevertheless, his demotion comes as a significant surprise. Rosenthal reports that Burger's time in the minors should be short and is viewed as a way for him to reset.
Apr 19 2025Burger is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger's six-game hitting streak was put to an end Friday, as he struck out in all three of his at-bats. He'll get a chance to regroup Saturday while Josh Smith starts at first, opening up left field for Dustin Harris.
Apr 17 2025Burger went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger returned to the lineup after missing one game due to an illness and recorded his first multi-hit game of the season. A slow start has given way to hot stretch for the first baseman. Burger, who batted .105 over his first 11 games, has now hit safely in five straight, going 7-for-19 with a double, two RBI and a run scored.
Apr 16 2025Burger (illness) will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's contest versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger missed Tuesday's tilt due to illness but feels well enough to give it a go in this one. The first baseman's tenure with the Rangers hasn't gotten off to an ideal start, as he'll carry a .484 OPS into play Wednesday.
Apr 15 2025Burger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels due to an illness but may be available off the bench, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger started the previous four contests but will sit for the second time this season due to the ailment. Ezequiel Duran will take over at first base and bat eighth against Halos lefty Yusei Kikuchi.
Apr 8 2025Burger is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Burger, who is just 4-for-38 in his first 11 contests with his new team. Josh Smith is starting at first base and batting sixth for the Rangers.
Apr 6 2025Burger went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Marcus Semien led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo homer, Burger extended the Rangers' cushion with a three-run blast in the same frame. It was Burger's second homer of the season, and the knock snapped an 0-for-11 run.
Apr 1 2025Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 14-3 loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger's two-run shot in the ninth inning was little consolation for the Rangers, who were down 6-0 after two innings and 14-0 before they got on the scoreboard. The homer was Burger's first of the season. The first baseman has reached base safely in four of the first five games, scoring four runs and knocking in three.
Mar 1 2025Burger went 2-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's spring game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has a hit in three straight games, including his first home run as a member of the Rangers on Thursday. The move to Texas could prove beneficial for the slugging first baseman, who will play half of his games at Globe Life Field, the fourth-best park in the league for right-handed power by MLB's three-year rolling park factors.
Dec 10 2024The Marlins traded Burger to the Rangers on Tuesday in exchange for Echedry Vargas, Max Acosta and Brayan Mendoza, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins will plunge even further into their full-scale rebuild by trading away Burger, who slashed .265/.315/.472 and launched 38 home runs during his 190-game tenure in Miami. Now with the Rangers, the 28-year-old slugger's easiest path to playing time is likely as Texas' third baseman, though his subpar defense could cause him to move into the DH spot.
Sep 25 2024Burger went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in a loss to the Twins on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami got off to a fiery start Wednesday, as Burger's three-run homer was one of five straight baserunners for the team to open the contest. However, the Marlins didn't score over the remaining eight frames, and Burger struck out in three of his remaining four at-bats (though he also recorded a double). The slugger has gone deep four times in his past eight games and needs one more long ball to reach 30 for the second straight season.
Sep 23 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Miami's runs on the afternoon came on solo shots, with Burger launching his in the fourth inning off Grant Holmes. The 28-year-old slugger has gone yard three times in the last six contests, part of a 12-game stretch in which he's slashing .304/.327/.522 with nine RBI. Burger sits two long balls short of recording his second straight 30-homer campaign with six games left on the Marlins' schedule.
Sep 1 2024Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After seeing his six-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-4, two-strikeout showing in Saturday's 4-3 win, Burger will get a breather for the series finale. He'll give way at first base to David Hensley in what amounts to Burger's first day off since July 25.
Aug 21 2024Burger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger helped the Marlins take an early lead with his two-run blast off Arizona starter Jordan Montgomery in the first inning. The long ball was his 10th through 19 contests in what has been a big August for the slugger. Burger is up to 25 home runs on the campaign as he closes in on the 30-homer mark for the second straight season.
Aug 11 2024Burger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored during Sunday's 7-6 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger generated multiple hits for the fourth time in five games, and went yard in a third consecutive contest. The 28-year-old has belted nine homers in 13 games, totaling 14 RBI and 12 runs and batting 19-for-53 (.358) during that stretch. Burger is up to 22 homers this season and has a .768 OPS.
Aug 10 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 extra-inning loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old slugger opened the scoring in the fourth inning by taking Martin Perez deep, continuing a power surge that has seen Burger launch seven homers in the last 11 games while slashing .311/.347/.800 with 11 RBI. The improved performance at the plate could be due to his reduced defensive responsibilities -- he's played third base only three times during that stretch while lining up at first base and DH four times each. Burger is batting .242 on the season with 20 home runs and 50 RBI in 94 contests.
Aug 8 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both blasts came off Andrew Abbott, as Burger took the southpaw deep in the first and fifth innings. The 28-year-old has found his power stroke since the All-Star break, slashing .296/.362/.718 over the last 19 games with nine of his 17 homers on the season, but the patchwork lineup around him hasn't given him many opportunities to drive in runs with them -- Burger has only 14 RBI to show for those nine long balls.
Aug 3 2024Burger went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has logged five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, and he's added five homers, eight RBI and a double over that span. The infielder got Miami on the board with his third-inning solo shot and added another RBI with a single in the fifth as part of the comeback effort. Burger's power was largely absence early in the season, as he hit just four homers over his first 38 games, but he's up to 17 long balls, 46 RBI, 40 runs scored, no stolen bases and a .242/.288/.434 slash line through 88 contests this year.
Aug 1 2024Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger put the Marlins ahead for good in the third inning Wednesday, cranking a 423-foot, two-run shot off a Taj Bradley two-strike pitch to put Miami ahead 4-2. The 28-year-old Burger has been heating up at the plate -- he's homered in back-to-back games while going 7-for-20 with three long balls in his last five contests. Overall, Burger is slashing .235/.282/.416 through 351 plate appearances this year with 15 homers, 42 RBI and 38 runs scored.
Jul 31 2024Burger went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the third time in four games, Burger collected multiple hits, as he tagged Tyler Alexander for a solo shot in the fifth inning and added a single in the seventh. With Josh Bell no longer in Miami, Burger is set to be the Marlins' everyday first baseman. Burger has 14 homers on the year with a .691 OPS across 347 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2024Burger went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger took Freddy Peralta deep in the first inning, helping the Marlins jump out to a 3-0 lead they never relinquished. Burger entered July with a disappointing ,601 OPS, but his bat has heated up with the weather -- in 19 games this month he's slashing .278/.333/.569 with six of his 13 homers on the season.
Jul 25 2024Burger is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will head to the bench after he saw his eight-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-4, two-strikeout showing in Wednesday's 6-3 win. Emmanuel Rivera will spell Burger at third base in the series finale.
Jul 21 2024Burger went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger took Adrian Houser deep in the seventh inning for his second homer since the All-Star break and his fifth already in the month of July. Burger has been heating up at the dish, with six of his 12 homers this season coming over his last 18 games, and he's hitting .296/.342/.592 over his last 71 at-bats.
Jul 20 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old rapped both his extra-base hits off southpaw Sean Manaea, including a solo shot in the fifth inning. Burger appears to be finding his power stroke in July, slashing .292/.333/.583 over 12 games with four of his 11 homers on the season.
Jul 13 2024Burger went 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-6 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger and Josh Bell went back-to-back against lefty Andrew Abbott in the third inning. It was Burger's 10th home run this season, and he would go on to add three singles in his next three plate appearances. The 28-year-old Burger is batting just .225 with a .633 OPS this season, but his power and locked-in playing time keep him relevant.
Jul 7 2024Burger went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was 0-for-4 with a pair of punchouts before he belted a three-run shot to win the game in the ninth inning. He's gone deep three times in his last 10 games after halting his 11-game drought. On the year, Burger owns a disappointing .216/.256/.356 slash line with nine home runs and 31 RBI through 68 games.
Jul 2 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday' 8-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger hit a solo home run in the fifth inning and added a single in the ninth. The 28-year-old hit .213 in both May and June but does have two multi-hit efforts and two home runs in his past five games. On the season, he is hitting .221 with eight home runs, 28 RBI and 25 runs scored through 259 plate appearances.
Jun 27 2024Burger went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 7-4 win against Philadelphia on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger came up big late in the game, blasting a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and providing an insurance run with an RBI single in the ninth. The third baseman finished with his first multi-hit performance since June 15, and he had been struggling coming into Thursday with an .083 average (3-for-36) across his previous nine contests. Burger has just seven homers over 59 games this season after smashing a career-high 34 long balls in 141 contests last year.
Jun 22 2024Burger isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will get a day to clear his head Saturday after going just 1-for-21 at the plate over his last five games. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth in Burger's place.
Jun 14 2024Burger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman appears to be breaking out of his early-season slump. Burger has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, slashing .333/.373/.479 over that stretch and going yard twice in the last four contests. His 31.4 percent strikeout rate during that time is still a concern, however. On the season, the 28-year-old is batting .228 with only six homers in 47 games, a far cry from the 34 in 141 games he slugged in 2023.
Jun 9 2024Burger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first three plate appearances Sunday but flipped his production in the ninth inning with a solo homer off Emmanuel Clase. The long ball was his fifth of the year and just his second in 31 games. On the season, Burger owns a .597 OPS but is striking out at a 24.4 percent clip, which would be a career low if it holds.
Jun 5 2024Burger said that he's not dealing with any soreness or pain in his intercostal muscle, but he's out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays as a matter of caution, Noah Berger of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was on the injured list from April 15 through May 6 with a left intercostal strain, and he appeared to tweak the muscle on a swing during Tuesday's 9-5 loss. He was able to stay in the game, and Burger's condition hasn't seemed to have taken a turn for the worse heading into Wednesday's series finale. However, with a team off day Thursday, both Burger and manager Skip Schumaker agreed that it was for the best for the third baseman to get a two-day break by exiting the lineup Wednesday. Burger is fully expected to be back in the starting nine Friday versus the Guardians.
May 24 2024Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has gone 8-for-63 (.127) over 16 games since he returned from an oblique injury, with Friday's effort being his second multi-hit game in that span. He's yet to find a rhythm at the plate, and he was slumping just before the injury too. Burger is slashing .175/.211/.300 with four homers, 17 RBI, 11 runs scored and three doubles over 128 plate appearances this season, though he remains in a starting role for a Marlins team that has no intention to contend in 2024.
May 14 2024Burger is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has had trouble finding his rhythm since returning from the injured list, going just 2-for-29 at the plate. He'll get a day off to reset. Tristan Gray will handle third base in Burger's stead.
May 6 2024Burger (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Burger is back with the big club after missing the last few weeks rehabbing from a left intercostal strain. He was a big piece of the Marlins' offense before landing on the IL, recording three homers, 15 RBI and eight runs scored over his first 16 games of the 2024 season.
Apr 30 2024Burger (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has been upping his workouts and is ready to play in some games now. The infielder has been on the shelf for the last two weeks with a left intercostal strain. Burger shouldn't need too many rehab games before rejoining the Marlins' active roster.
Apr 26 2024Burger (oblique) will go through a full on-field workout Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger is nearly two weeks removed from suffering a left intercostal strain and is finally ready to resume all baseball activities. It would appear a rehab assignment is just around the corner, with a return sometime in early- to mid-May if all goes well.
Apr 22 2024Burger (intercostal) will be evaluated soon to determine whether he can begin hitting, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a week since Burger landed on the injured list with a left intercostal strain, and the infielder is feeling better. He would likely need to start with some low-impact hitting drills initially before progressing to batting practice and eventually rehab games. It's still too early to determine a potential timetable for Burger's return.
Apr 15 2024Burger was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Marlins on Monday with a left intercostal strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury had previously been described as an oblique issue, although this new designation doesn't necessarily alter Burger's potential timetable. He suffered the injury on Sunday against Atlanta. Otto Lopez is getting the start at third base Monday, but Emmanuel Rivera should see the lion's share of playing time at the hot corner while Burger is out.
Apr 14 2024Burger was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta due to left oblique discomfort, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger grounded out in his lone plate appearance before exiting Sunday's contest with the injury. The severity of the issue is unclear, and the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
Apr 10 2024Burger went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger is currently working through a cold spell, having gone 1-for-15 since his two-homer performance on April 4. While his three-run home run off Marcus Stroman was Burger's only hit of the day, the round-tripper could be what the third baseman needed to break out of the slump. Through 13 games, Burger is slashing .260/.291/.480.
Apr 4 2024Burger went 2-for-2 with two solo home runs and a pair of walks in Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger got Miami in the fourth inning, leading off the frame with his first homer of the year, before extending the Marlins' lead to 4-1 in the fourth with a second long ball off Lance Lynn. Burger's swung the bat well to open the season, hitting safely in seven of eight games while batting out of the three spot. Overall, he's gone 11-for-31 with 10 RBI after slashing .250/.309/.518 with 34 homers and 80 RBI across 141 games between the Marlins and White Sox in 2023.
Mar 28 2024Burger went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger added a sacrifice fly that gave the Marlins a 5-2 lead in the fifth, but that was the last run Miami would score as the Pirates clawed back to steal the win. It was a good start to the season for Burger, who hit 34 home runs last season split between the Marlins and White Sox. Burger will man the everyday role at third base for the Marlins this season.
Mar 12 2024Burger started at first base in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the 27-year-old is locked in as the Marlins' starting third baseman, Burger does have some limited experience at first base and the club envisions having him move across the diamond on occasion, especially on days when Josh Bell is getting a partial breather as the DH. Burger is still trying to find his timing at the plate this spring, hitting .160 (4-for-25) with a 0:8 BB:K, but after slugging a career-high 34 homers in 2023, he's expected to hit in the heart of Miami's batting order this season.
Sep 22 2023Burger (quad) is in the lineup for the Marlins' series opener versus the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had to be removed from Wednesday's contest against the Mets with right quad tightness, but he won't have to miss any starts after getting an off day Thursday to recover. The slugger is playing third base and batting fifth for the Marlins on Friday.
Sep 20 2023Burger left Wednesday's game against the Mets early due to right quad tightness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was pulled after making an error on a throw home during the third inning. No details regarding the severity of Burger's injury were provided, but with an extra day between games for Miami, there's a chance Burger returns without missing any time.
Sep 17 2023Burger went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger reached base and came around to score in each of his first two trips to the plate before adding a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to put the Marlins on top 7-5. It marked the third baseman's third consecutive multi-hit game, while the home run was his 32nd of the season. Burger continues to perform at a high level since being acquired by Miami at the start of August. He's racked up four homers, eight RBI and 11 runs scored through 15 games in September.
Sep 1 2023Burger 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old slugger capped the scoring on the night by launching a Joe La Sorsa sinker over the wall in right-center field in the ninth inning. Burger's up to 28 homers on the season, and while Thursday's blast was only his third in 26 games since joining the Marlins, he boasts a .323/.380/.485 slash line with his new club.
Aug 19 2023Burger went 4-for-7 with a run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was solid at the plate, collecting four of the Marlins' 13 hits between the two games. The third baseman extended his hitting streak to 11 games, a span in which he's gone 19-for-43 (.442) with six extra-base hits and nine RBI. He's at a .240/.305/.528 slash line with 27 home runs, 63 RBI, 52 runs scored and a stolen base through 105 contests between the Marlins and the White Sox this year. He's maintained steady playing time since he joined Miami.
Aug 18 2023Burger went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 11-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger's third-inning blast -- one of three Marlins homers in the inning -- blew the game open for the visitors. He extended his hitting streak to nine games (15-for-36), though the long ball was just his second in 15 contests since he was traded from the White Sox. The third baseman is at a .234/.298/.527 slash line with 27 homers, 63 RBI, 51 runs scored, a stolen base and 20 doubles over 103 games this season.
Aug 17 2023Burger went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has now hit safely in eight straight games, going 14-for-32 (.438) in that span. He's only hit one homer since joining Miami at the trade deadline, but he's now batting .340 (18-for-53) with an .888 OPS through 14 contests with his new team. Overall, the 27-year-old Burger is slashing .233/.297/.522 with 26 homers, 60 RBI and 50 runs scored through 381 plate appearances between the Marlins and White Sox.
Aug 14 2023Burger went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His last hit was the biggest, as Burger delivered a walk-off RBI single to complete an improbable five-run comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 27-year-old is thriving in Miami, reeling off three straight multi-hit performances and slashing .317/.391/.488 through his first 11 games with his new club.
Aug 6 2023Burger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His ninth-inning shot off Will Smith made things interesting, but the Marlins couldn't complete the comeback. Burger began the game on the bench, but when Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) exited in the third inning, the trade-deadline acquisition took over at third base while Jon Berti shifted to the outfield. The homer was Burger's first with Miami in four games and his 26th of the season, but his .214/.282/.523 slash line mutes the value of his power in most fantasy formats.
Aug 5 2023Burger is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger started the past three games after being acquired by Miami on Tuesday and will head to the bench Saturday after he went 2-for-11 with two walks and a run. Jon Berti will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Aug 1 2023The Marlins acquired Burger from the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Jake Eder, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will provide a power boost to a Marlins team that currently ranks 28th in the majors in home runs. He's popped 25 homers and his .527 SLG would rank as a top-10 mark if he had enough plate appearances to qualify. The 27-year-old has been rather one-dimensional as evidenced by his .214 average and .279 OBP; nevertheless, Burger figures to take over the starting job at third base from Jean Segura.
Jul 27 2023Burger went 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was responsible for all of Chicago's offense in Thursday's loss with a pair of homers off Tanner Bibee, including a two-run, 423-foot blast in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old infielder now has three homers in his last two games -- he's up to 24 long balls on the year, fifth-most in the American League. Overall, Burger is slashing .217/.273/.528 with 51 RBI and 42 runs scored through 311 plate appearances this season.
Jul 26 2023Burger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was at second base for the second game in a row, which could be a long-term shift to keep his bat in the lineup. He may need to make some improvements at the plate to keep Elvis Andrus or Zach Remillard on the bench -- Burger has gone just 2-for-26 over his last seven contests while adding a 2:9 BB:K in that span. For the season, the infielder has a poor .212 average but a solid .772 OPS with 22 homers, 48 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base through 84 games.
Jul 25 2023Burger is making his first major-league start at second base in Tuesday's contest versus the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has made a few starts at second base in the minors and played a handful of innings there in the majors, but this will be the first time he's made a start at the keystone at the big-league level. It's a way to keep his bat in the lineup following the return of Yoan Moncada from the injured list, as Moncada is back at his customary third base Tuesday.
Jul 17 2023Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger blasted a two-run homer in the second inning, his fourth long ball in his last 10 games. He's also chipped in seven runs scored and seven RBI in that span, while reaching base at a .351 clip. Over a larger sample, Burger has an elevated strikeout rate that will preclude him from being a well-rounded producer. However, with 21 home runs across 274 plate appearances on the season, he's a proven source of power so long as Yoan Moncada (back) is sidelined.
Jul 16 2023Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Saturday in a 6-5 victory versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger produced arguably the biggest hit of the contest, swatting a solo shot off Spencer Strider in the sixth inning to snap a 4-4 tie. The long ball was the 20th of the season for Burger, fifth-most in the American League. That power has helped Burger remain in the lineup most days despite a 33.0 percent strikeout rate and .222 batting average.
Jul 8 2023Burger went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs scored and two walks in Friday's win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had a perfect day at the plate highlighted by his solo shot in the fifth inning to kick-start the White Sox's offense. The 27-year-old slugger is up to 19 homers this year, though he has just three with a .588 OPS over his last 20 games. His season slash line sits at .223/.282/.528 with 32 extra-base hits and 41 RBI through 255 plate appearances.
Jul 5 2023Burger is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zach Remillard will start at third base and bat eighth versus the Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Burger was a great surprise for the White Sox over the first two months of the 2023 season, but he is batting just .150 with a .620 OPS in 109 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
Jul 2 2023Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger's seventh-inning shot was his 18th of the year and proved to be the game's deciding run. Over his previous 15 games, he posted a brutal .376 OPS with just one homer and no multi-hit performances. After reaching base three times Sunday, Burger boosted his season slash line to .220/.273/.520 with 30 extra-base hits and 38 RBI through 67 games.
Jun 30 2023Burger isn't in the White Sox's lineup Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a hot start to the season, Burger has cooled down considerably by slashing .136/.191/.386 since the beginning of June. He'll get a day off Friday while Zach Remillard starts at third base and bats ninth.
Jun 24 2023Burger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger took Josh Winckowski deep to tally his 17th homer of the season and seventh in his last 20 games. Despite that impressive power production, Burger has struck out at a 42.4 percent clip and is hitting just .157 in the same span. While he should continue to see playing time so long as Yoan Moncada (back) is sidelined, Burger hasn't made a great case to stick in the lineup in the long term.
Jun 16 2023Burger went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and four strikeouts Thursday in a loss to the Dodgers in extra innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an all-or-nothing performance for Burger at the dish, as he went yard in the fourth inning but failed to make contact in any of his remaining plate appearances. That's been an issue for the infielder of late, as he's fanned at least once in each of his past 10 games and has posted a 46.3 percent strikeout rate over that span. On the other side of the all-or-nothing coin, Burger has swatted five homers and driven in 11 runs over that 10-game stretch.
Jun 14 2023Burger went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has gone yard four times and added 10 RBI despite going just 6-for-32 (.188) over his last eight games. He's also struck out 14 times in that span, which puts him at a 31.6 percent strikeout rate on the season. He's made do with solid power production -- 15 homers and nine doubles over 50 contests. Burger is slashing .250/.299/.600 with 35 RBI, 26 runs scored and a stolen base, but a little more plate discipline could go a long way to making him a fixture in the lineup.
Jun 8 2023Burger went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run and a double across both games of Thursday's twin bill against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of Burger's production came in Game 1, when he went 2-for-4 with a two-run shot off Luis Severino. The third baseman has started each of Chicago's past three games after coming off the bench in each of the three prior contests. Burger was the team's DH in the opening contest Thursday before shifting to first base in the nightcap, and he's also logged starts at third and second base this season. That positional flexibility should help him see frequent enough starts to still be relevant in fantasy.
Jun 4 2023Burger went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger came up clutch with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning. This was his second homer in his last four games, but he's seen his playing time drop off lately after holding a steady role in mid-May. The 27-year-old has hit just .209 (9-for-43) over his last 14 contests. For the season, he's at a respectable .265/.317/.606 slash line with 12 homers, 29 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 145 plate appearances. With Yoan Moncada firmly in place as the starting third baseman, Burger's best bet for playing time remains at designated hitter.
Jun 3 2023Burger will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has hit an impressive .268/.312/.598 on the season, homering 11 times in 41 games. That earned him 14 consecutive starts in mid-to-late May, but he's now been on the bench for three straight games. His .521 OPS over his last 12 contests may have something to do with his downtick in playing time, though it's not as if Gavin Sheets' .613 OPS in his last 12 games is much better.
Jun 2 2023Burger isn't starting Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After homering in a pinch-hit opportunity Wednesday, Burger is absent from the lineup for the second straight game. Gavin Sheets will take over as Chicago's designated hitter and bat eighth.
Jun 1 2023Burger went 1-for-1 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was out of the lineup for the second time in the last 13 games, though he entered the game at second base in the eighth inning and slugged his 11th homer of the season. He had been starting exclusively at designated hitter since Yoan Moncada's return in mid-May, but it appears that the team may be searching for additional ways to get Burger playing time.
May 31 2023Burger is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will take a seat after he went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win. Eloy Jimenez will take over at designated hitter while Gavin Sheets enters the lineup in right field and bats eighth as the White Sox attempt to take the rubber match with Los Angeles.
May 29 2023Burger is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eloy Jimenez has started in right field for each of his two games since returning from the injured list, but while Burger was at designated hitter Sunday, he'll begin this one on the bench. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the DH and Gavin Sheets will play first base.
May 23 2023Burger took grounders at second base pregame Tuesday, with White Sox manager Pedro Grifol saying he's open to using the 27-year-old at the position, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Grifol indicated back in mid-April that it was unlikely he'd use Burger at second base, but the latter's ongoing success at the plate has apparently led to the skipper reconsidering the matter. Burger does have modest experience at the keystone, but the White Sox certainly would be taking a hit defensively when he plays there. However, it might be worth it in order to keep his bat in the lineup when Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) returns.
May 17 2023Burger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a triple in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has homered in three straight games since coming back from a short stint on the injured list with an oblique strain. He's also gone 7-for-12 in that span. The 27-year-old has settled into the starting job at designated hitter with Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) sidelined, and that should be Burger's spot for roughly another week. For the season, Burger is slashing .278/.348/.747 with a career-high 10 homers, 20 RBI, 14 runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 89 plate appearances.
May 15 2023Burger went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger gave the Sox life after launching a first pitch curveball that just snuck over the left field wall to bring his squad within a run. The 27-year-old now has eight homers in just 81 plate appearances on the year and should find himself in a daily role as long as Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) is out with injury. Burger is now slashing .239/.321/.648 with 16 RBI, 12 runs and a 7:26 BB:K.
May 14 2023The White Sox reinstated Burger (oblique) from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Astros, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will hit seventh and serve as Chicago's designated hitter in Sunday' series finale. The 27-year-old spent the minimum 10 days on the shelf due to the oblique strain and was deemed fit to rejoin the White Sox after a two-game rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Though fellow third baseman Yoan Moncada narrowly beat Burger back from the IL, the latter should have a fairly clear path to steady playing time at DH while Eloy Jimenez (appendectomy) is sidelined for the foreseeable future.
May 13 2023Burger (oblique) has joined the team and will likely be activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Astros, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger hit .224 with seven home runs, 11 runs and 14 RBI in 23 games prior to suffering a mild left oblique strain. Yoan Moncada has since returned from his injury, but Eloy Jimenez's emergency appendectomy likely opens up regular work for Burger in the short term.
May 10 2023Burger (oblique) was cleared Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger should be in line for a short stay in the minors, given that he's been on the shelf for less than a week due to a mild left oblique strain. He's first eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and may be ready on that exact day. Hanser Alberto is currently serving as the primary third baseman for the White Sox with Yoan Moncada (back) also residing on the IL.
May 7 2023Burger (oblique) said Sunday that he's been able to resume running without discomfort and plans to take part in light fielding drills beginning Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Specifically, Burger said he'll field groundballs hit directly at him, as the White Sox aren't yet ready to have him take part in change-of-direction work after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain. While the White Sox haven't revealed the severity of the oblique strain, the fact that Burger is already resuming baseball activities suggests that he's dealing with a Grade 1 or mild-to-moderate strain. Burger said that is he responds well to running and fielding over the next couple days, he could advance to swinging the bat at some point later in the week. The 27-year-old appears destined to miss more than the minimum 10 days, but he currently looks on pace for a return before the end of the month.
May 4 2023The White Sox placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a strained left oblique. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger suffered the injury while taking a swing during Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Twins. The severity grade of the strain is not clear, but even in a best-case scenario, Burger will likely be sidelined for most of May. Hanser Alberto is handling third base Thursday and could get regular run at the position while Burger and Yoan Moncada (back) are on the shelf.
May 3 2023Burger left Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to left side discomfort, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was grabbing at his left side after coming up empty on a swing in the fourth inning. The 27-year-old slugger is still being evaluated, and more details regarding the severity of his injury should be revealed once the results come back. Burger is slashing .231/.320/.631 through 75 plate appearances this season.
Apr 29 2023Burger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His second-inning shot off Zach Eflin proved to be the last gasp of offense Chicago could manage off Tampa Bay pitching. Burger has a clear path to regular playing time at third base with Yoan Moncada (back) not expected to return for at least a few more weeks, and the 27-year-old has earned it by slashing .259/.349/.722 through 63 plate appearances with four doubles, seven homers and 13 RBI.
Apr 28 2023Burger went 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger is well on pace to pass his career high of eight homers in a season barring any major injury. The infielder also has a 1.019 OPS through 50 at-bats, which will be hard to maintain as the year goes on. However, the 27-year-old should keep getting opportunities to prove himself, with the White Sox (7-19) struggling mightily this year.
Apr 6 2023Burger is batting cleanup as the designated hitter for the White Sox in Thursday's game versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old is slated to see regular starts against lefties while Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is sidelined, and he's in the heart of the order Thursday versus southpaw Alex Wood. Burger played in 51 big-league games last season had a .760 OPS with eight home runs.
Apr 5 2023The White Sox recalled Burger from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger narrowly missed out on a spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster, but he'll be up with the big club just one week into the season with Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) heading to the 10-day injured list. While Jimenez is sidelined, the lefty-hitting Gavin Sheets will likely be the top candidate to step in as the White Sox's primary designated hitter, with the righty-hitting Burger representing a potential platoon mate.
Mar 30 2023Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was in the running for a roster spot until the end but came up short. He will play regularly at Charlotte and wait for another chance at the big-league level.
Mar 25 2023Burger is in the running to earn a roster spot to begin the season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger has made a strong case for a roster spot with both his bat and glove this spring. He's slugged four home runs and a double across 59 plate appearances during Cactus League action, though that's been offset by 18 strikeouts. Adding to Burger's appeal is that he added first base to his defensive repertoire, giving him some additional versatility as compared to the 2022 campaign.
Mar 15 2023Burger has four home runs through 15 games this spring in the Cactus League. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has also struck out 12 times through 35 at-bats, but the power is certainly encouraging. Burger, 26, appears to be locked into an Opening Day roster spot with the White Sox and deserves to see regular playing time out of the gate versus left-handed pitching. A first-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, he boasts a career .892 OPS against southpaws in limited action as a major leaguer.
Aug 27 2022Burger is expected to miss several weeks due to a non-displaced left wrist fracture, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger dealt with a hand issue earlier this season and sustained his most recent injury when he was hit by a pitch Aug. 20. The 26-year-old was placed on the 7-day injured list this week but will likely need to spend more than the minimum amount of time on the shelf prior to returning to action at Triple-A Charlotte.
Aug 2 2022Burger (hand) was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger owns a .760 OPS at the big-league level this season, but with the White Sox almost fully healthy, he will head to the minors for the time being. Expect him to rejoin the big club before the campaign comes to a close.
Jul 27 2022Burger (hand) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was expected to begin a rehab assignment in mid-July but was delayed by a week and a half due to an illness. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since July 6 due to a bone bruise in his right hand, but he seems to be on track to be activated this weekend or sometime next week.
Jul 15 2022Burger (hand) won't begin his rehab assignment Friday as previously reported, as he's come down with an illness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was supposed to start working his way back from a bruised right hand with Triple-A Charlotte but will wait at least one more day to do so. It already seemed likely that the White Sox could wait to activate him until the beginning of the second half, so this delay may not actually affect his ultimate return date unless the illness winds up costing him more than a day or two.
Jul 6 2022Burger was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a bone bruise in his right hand. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had lost out on playing time recently following Yoan Moncada's return from the IL, and he's now dealing with a hand injury that will force him to miss at least a week and a half. It's not yet clear when the 26-year-old will return to action, but he'll be eligible to be activated shortly before the All-Star break. Since he hadn't started in any of the eight games prior to landing on the injured list, he isn't guaranteed a spot on the active roster once he's deemed fully healthy.
Jul 3 2022Burger is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hasn't logged an official at-bat since June 26 -- this marks his sixth straight absence from the starting lineup. Yoan Moncada's return from the injured list has made Burger an afterthought, even after the 26-year-old Burger posted an .887 OPS in the month of June.
Jun 28 2022Burger is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was also out of the lineup Monday, so that makes it two days in a row that Burger has sat against a right-handed pitcher. The lefty-hitting Gavin Sheets drew the start both days, so while Burger has been productive this season, he may be on the short side of a platoon for now.
Jun 27 2022Burger isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger started in the last five games and went 4-for-19 with a triple, two RBI, a run and five strikeouts. Josh Harrison will shift to the hot corner while Lenyn Sosa starts at second base Monday.
Jun 23 2022Burger went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger led off the seventh inning with a triple and came around to score on a single by Reese McGuire. With Yoan Moncada (hamstring) back on the injured list, Burger has a clear path to playing time at third base. He has an impressive .790 OPS across 167 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 21 2022Burger will sit Tuesday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger should find himself in the lineup on a regular basis until Yoan Moncada returns from a hamstring injury, but he won't play every day. Danny Mendick will be the third baseman Tuesday, while Andrew Vaughn serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 18 2022Burger went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger missed two games due to a hand contusion but returned to the lineup to hit fifth while serving as the designated hitter. Prior to going down, Burger was in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, during which he collected four home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. He should have a secure spot in the lineup, particularly with Yoan Moncada battling a hamstring injury.
Jun 17 2022Burger (hand) will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger exited Monday's game against the Tigers after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. He avoided anything worse than a bruise but nevertheless needed three days to heal before returning to action. His return will be a boost to the White Sox's lineup, as he's hit .273/.322/.508 with eight homers in 38 games this season.
Jun 15 2022Burger (hand) isn't starting Wednesday against Detroit but took swings ahead of the game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox announced Tuesday that Burger wouldn't return to the lineup until Friday against the Astros at the earliest, but he'll likely be available off the bench if needed Wednesday. However, the team will likely try not to use him prior to Thursday's scheduled off day. Regardless of whether the 26-year-old takes the field, manager Tony La Russa said Wednesday that Burger will "for sure" be available Friday against Houston.
Jun 14 2022Burger (hand) will return Friday against the Astros at the earliest, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was hit in the hand by a pitch Monday against the Tigers and wound up leaving the game. He's out of the lineup Tuesday and will remain out Wednesday as well, as the White Sox want to take advantage of Thursday's scheduled off day to give him a full three days off to rest his hand.
Jun 13 2022Burger was removed from Monday's game against Tigers after being struck on the hand by a pitch, and he's been diagnosed with a bruise after X-rays came back negative, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was able to finish the at-bat after it was determined he swung at the pitch he was hit by, but he was removed shortly after. He was quickly diagnosed with a bruised right hand after being sent for X-rays and will be considered day-to-day moving forward.
Jun 10 2022Burger (leg) will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger exited late in Thursday's game against the Dodgers due to an apparent leg injury, but whatever was ailing him evidently wasn't particularly serious. He's been in great form recently, going 8-for-16 with three homers across his last five games, so it's great news for the White Sox that he won't miss any time.
Jun 9 2022Burger was removed from Thursday's game against the Dodgers prior to the ninth inning due to an apparent leg injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger appeared to be uncomfortable after fielding a grounder in the top of the sixth inning, and he seemed to be shaking out his leg while running the bases in the bottom of the eighth. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, but he was replaced defensively by Yoan Moncada in the top of the ninth inning. Burger was productive before leaving the game, as he went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, three runs, a walk and a strikeout.
Jun 6 2022Burger went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger entered the starting lineup in place of Yoan Moncada, who was out for rest. Burger took advantage and drove in both his runs in the first frame on a ground rule double. He has delivered four extra-base hits in his last four starts and is seemingly challenging Gavin Sheets for playing time as designated hitter.
Jun 5 2022Burger hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat Saturday to lead the White Sox to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit with a runner on base in the eighth inning and Chicago down a run. The infielder came through with a 427-foot, two-run shot to center field that produced the winning margin. Burger has five long balls and 15 RBI while slashing .238/.284/.416 through 110 plate appearances on the campaign. Saturday's homer was Burger's third since May 25.
Jun 2 2022Burger is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) back in the lineup at third base for the first time since May 25, Burger's six-game run in the starting nine comes to an end. Unless Moncada's quad issue crops up again, Burger looks like he'll have to settle for part-time duty at designated hitter moving forward. Most of the righty-hitting Burger's starts are likely to come against left-handed pitching.
May 29 2022Burger went 1-for-5 with a walk and an RBI on Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had an uninspiring performance until the 12th inning when he delivered a walk-off single. He has swung a hot bat since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte May 24 by slugging two home runs, six RBI and scoring two runs across five games. Burger's at-bats are likely to dry up once Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) can return to the lineup, though he could see sporadic run at any of second base, third base or DH.
May 28 2022Burger went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox offense was mostly shut down Saturday, as the team totaled only seven hits. Burger was responsible for nearly half of those, collecting a pair of singles and a fifth-inning solo homer that accounted for the team's only run. He had been on a cold streak entering the contest, going 1-for-12 over his previous four games.
May 25 2022Burger went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger took Rich Hill deep for a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, delivering the decisive blow in the White Sox 3-1 win. The homer was his third of the season and his first hit since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Burger is batting .237 with three home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs over 76 at-bats in 23 games this season. The 26-year-old is currently filling in for Luis Robert (illness) on the active roster and could be sent back to Triple-A when the outfielder returns from the COVID-19 list.
May 24 2022Burger was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will join the roster in place of Luis Robert, who landed on the COVID-19 injured list. He could have a path to playing time at the designated hitter spot if AJ Pollock shifts to center field to cover for Robert, leaving the outfield corners open for Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets, though he could be stuck on the bench if the White Sox prefer better defense from their outfield trio. Burger spent the first month of the season on the active roster while Yoan Moncada was out with an oblique injury and didn't particularly impress, hitting .239/.276/.352 with a 35.1 percent strikeout rate in 21 games.
May 9 2022Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was moved to Triple-A as a result of Yoan Moncada (oblique) returning from the 10-day injured list Monday. The 26-year-old has produced a .239/.276/.352 slash line with two homers and seven RBI over 71 at-bats with the White Sox this season. It is likely he will return to the big-league club again at some point this summer.
May 6 2022Burger (soreness) is starting at third base and batting seventh Friday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger sat out Wednesday against the Cubs while dealing with some soreness after a collision with the wall in foul territory, but he'll rejoin the lineup coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. The 26-year-old had two hits Tuesday to end a streak of three straight games without a hit.
May 4 2022Burger, who is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, is dealing with some soreness after colliding with the wall in foul territory Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday and never exited the contest, but he'll receive a day to rest up Wednesday in the series finale. He'll have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before Friday's series opener in Boston.
May 3 2022Burger went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger entered the game having gone hitless in his last nine at-bats while striking out five times. While he struck out two more times Tuesday, Burger also drove in his seventh run of the season with an infield single in the second inning. Burger has seen an increased opportunity with Yoan Moncada (oblique) sidelined, though he's struggled to a .250/.270/.383 line across 64 plate appearances. Burger's playing time is also likely to diminish significantly in the near future, as Moncada is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte and could be activated from the injured list as early as Wednesday.
May 1 2022Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat after starting each of Chicago's last five games while going 6-for-19 with a solo home run and a double. Josh Harrison, who typically plays second base, will fill in for the resting Burger at third base.
Apr 24 2022Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Danny Mendick will get a turn at third base while Burger gets a breather for the series finale. Burger made eight starts over the White Sox's last 10 games, slashing a meager .207/.207/.310 with a 31 percent strikeout rate during that stretch.
Apr 22 2022Burger went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had a tough night at the plate, as he struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the game. Though he began the season with a pair of multi-hit performances across five starts, Burger now has just one hit across his last 15 at-bats. If his struggles continue, Burger may lose playing time once Josh Harrison (shoulder) is able to return to the lineup.
Apr 20 2022Burger isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger started in Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Josh Harrison will shift to the hot corner while Leury Garcia starts at second base.
Apr 16 2022Burger isn't starting Saturday's game against Tampa Bay, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had started in each of the last three games, and he went 5-for-10 with a homer, four RBI, two runs and three strikeouts. Josh Harrison will return to the lineup at third base while Leury Garcia starts at the keystone.
Apr 15 2022Burger went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger hammered a 430-foot solo shot off Drew Rasmussen in the third inning and then tagged him with an RBI single in the fifth. The 26-year-old is batting .375 with two extra-base hits through 16 at-bats so far this season. He should continue seeing somewhat regular action at least until Yoan Moncada (oblique) returns from the injured list.
Apr 14 2022Burger went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was fortunate to tally an RBI as he popped up with a runner on third base in the fifth inning, though it fell in after wind moved the ball significantly. While that wasn't a particularly well-struck ball, Burger has recorded three hits, two RBI and a run scored across his last two starts. Burger has begun the season in a part-time role at third base, though he could pick up additional playing time if Josh Harrison (back) remains out of the lineup.
Apr 12 2022Burger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger picked up starts in the White Sox's first two games of the season, but Josh Harrison has now replaced him at the hot corner in consecutive contests. The 26-year-old Birger previously sat out Sunday with the Tigers bringing a lefty (Tarik Skubal) to the hill, and Burger's absence from the lineup Tuesday comes against a right-handed starting pitcher (Matt Brash). The usage suggests Burger isn't part of a platoon arrangement at third base, though he may still be limited to a part-time role even while Yoan Moncada (oblique) is likely out for at least the next couple of weeks.
Apr 10 2022Burger is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger will rest for the first time this season after starting at third base in each of Chicago's first two games in the absence of Yoan Moncada (oblique). Josh Harrison will shift over to third base, with Danny Mendick entering the lineup to start at second base while hitting ninth.
Apr 8 2022Burger went 1-for-3 with a double, run scored, and a walk Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger drew the start at third base due to the absence of Yoan Moncada (oblique). Despite hitting ninth, Burger took advantage of his unexpected opportunity by roping a double to right field prior to coming around to score in the second inning. He is likely to get another start at third base Saturday because Tim Anderson remains suspended for the game, meaning Leury Garcia will shift to shortstop. Once Anderson is eligible to return on Sunday, the most likely outcome is that Burger will split time with Garcia at third base until Moncada is able to return.
Apr 7 2022The White Sox recalled Burger from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. Manager Tony LaRussa said Burger will start at third base and bat ninth in Friday's season opener in Detroit, per Fegan. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Less than a week after he was optioned to the minors, Burger will be rejoining the White Sox after Yoan Moncada was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 oblique strain. Though the addition of Burger adds some reinforcements at third base, the 26-year-old won't necessarily be in store for a full-time role while Moncada is out. The Tigers are bringing a lefty (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the mound Friday, so the righty-hitting Burger could just be included in the lineup due to the platoon advantage being in his favor. Per Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago, Andrew Vaughn was seen taking reps at the hot corner during Thursday's team workout and could be an option at the position, while utility man Leury Garcia may also factor into the equation at third base.
Aug 4 2021Triple-A Charlotte placed Burger on its 7-day injured list Wednesday due to a bone bruise on his right hand, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger posted a strong .807 OPS over a 15-game stint with the White Sox in July before being optioned to Triple-A when the big club didn't have regular playing time available for him following Eloy Jimenez's return from the 60-day injured list. Upon returning to Charlotte, the 25-year-old third baseman played in just four games before going down with the injury. The White Sox haven't provided a timeline for Burger, but given the nature of his injury, he should have a good chance to return to action for Charlotte before the end of the minor-league season.
Jul 26 2021The White Sox optioned Burger to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since receiving his first big-league call-up July 2, Burger had been seeing semi-regular at-bats as a third baseman and designated hitter. He appeared in 15 games, going 10-for-38 (.263 average) with a home run and three RBI across 42 plate appearances. Playing time was about to become more elusive for Burger with the White Sox welcoming back Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) from the 60-day injured list Monday, so the rookie will head back to Charlotte in order to play on an everyday basis.
Jul 25 2021Burger remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lack of the designated hitter being available for the three-game series in Milwaukee has hurt Burger, who will go without a start on the weekend. The rookie should slot back into at least a part-time role during the upcoming week, when the White Sox kick off a seven-game slate versus a pair of American League opponents (Kansas City and Cleveland).
Jul 18 2021Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger capped the scoring for the White Sox with a solo blast in the seventh inning, the first home run of his MLB career. The rookie sent the ball 456 feet to left field at a velocity of 115.2 mph. Burger is batting .400 (10-for-25) through nine games and has collected multiple hits in five contests.
Jul 9 2021Burger is not in the starting lineup Friday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI on Wednesday against the Twins. He'll take a seat Friday as Gavin Sheets handles the DH duties.
Jul 5 2021Burger isn't starting Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a triple, a double, a run and a walk during that time. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Jul 3 2021Burger went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was called up earlier in the day and made his MLB debut. He should serve as a replacement at third base for however long Yoan Moncada (hand) needs to recover. Moncada's hoping to return at some point during the three-game set in Minnesota early next week. Burger, the 2017 first-round draft pick, has overcome a slew of Achilles' tendon and heel injuries and posted a .964 OPS for Triple-A Charlotte prior to his callup.
Jul 2 2021Burger will be making his major-league debut Friday against the Tigers, batting eighth and playing third base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger was called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Friday. He'll fill in for Yoan Moncada (hand) as expected Friday and should have a solid chance of manning the hot corner throughout the weekend series. Burger slashed .322/.368/.596 with 10 homers and 46 RBI across 185 plate appearances with Charlotte.
Jul 1 2021Burger is expected to be recalled by the White Sox for the team's weekend series against Detroit, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger would be recalled to provide infield depth and potentially start at third base in the absence of Yoan Moncada (hand). The 25-year-old overcame a torn Achilles that required two surgeries and cost him both the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. Through 185 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte this season, Burger has maintained a 149 wRC+ with a .275 ISO.
Mar 16 2021Burger was optioned to Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Tony La Russa mentioned the 24-year-old as a potential candidate for designated hitter early in camp, but he always faced long odds of cracking the Opening Day roster. Burger received some reps in an independent league last season and hasn't seen game action in affiliated ball since 2017 due to Achilles issues. He had a .271/.335/.409 slash line with four home runs, nine doubles and 27 RBI in 47 games at Low-A before the injury in 2017.
Nov 20 2020Burger's contract was purchased by the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Burger's pro career has been greatly affected by Achilles injuries, but as the 11th overall pick in 2017, the team is too invested in his development to leave him exposed to the Rule 5 draft at this juncture. He is fully healthy but turns 25 in April and has never played above Low-A. Given his age and standing on the 40-man roster, he will probably be thrown into the deep end at some point during the 2021 season to see how he fares against upper level pitching prospects.