White Sox's Jake Burger: Called up, starting Opening Day
The 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.
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.
