Burger (wrist) has begun swinging a bat, MLB.com reports.
This is the start of Burger's progression toward hitting baseballs at some point. This suggests the sprain is on the milder side, and he could rejoin the Rangers around the time he reaches the 10-day minimum stay on the injured list. While Burger has been unavailable, Texas manager Bruce Bochy is using Rowdy Tellez at first base against righties and Ezequiel Duran against lefties.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Lands on IL with sprained wrist
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The Rangers placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left wrist sprain, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Burger exited Sunday's game against the Royals due to wrist discomfort, and a follow-up MRI revealed a sprain. The severity of the sprain isn't known, so it's unclear how much time Burger might miss. Rowdy Tellez should continue to see the bulk of the starts at first base against right-handed pitching, with Ezequiel Duran stepping in versus southpaws.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Managing wrist issue
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Burger was removed from Sunday's game against the Royals due to left wrist discomfort, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Burger went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored before being replaced by a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, so the first baseman should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Kansas City.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Logs three hits, two RBI in loss
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Burger went 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 14-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
Burger logged his second multi-hit game in last three outings and has made an impact since coming off the injured list earlier this month. In eight games since his return, Burger is 8-for-18 (.444) with a double, a home run and five RBI.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Heading for imaging
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Manager Bruce Bochy said that Burger won't be available for at least a couple of days while he heads back to Texas to receive medical imaging on his left wrist, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Burger exited Sunday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays due to left wrist discomfort, and there's enough concern about his injury for him to leave the team for a more thorough evaluation. The 29-year-old will miss at least the first couple games of the Rangers' upcoming series in Kansas City while the specifics of the injury are determined.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Emerges as hero Monday
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Burger went 1-for-1 with a walk-off RBI single in Monday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Burger didn't appear during the first nine innings but was called on to pinch-hit for Joc Pederson against lefty Andrew Saalfrank in the 10th inning, delivering a walk-off hit. Recently activated from the injured list Aug. 8, Burger will look to earn playing time in what has been a challenging season.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Out again versus righty
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Burger is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
The right-handed-hitting Burger was in the lineup against lefties in each of his first two games after being activated from the injured list Friday. However, he has now retreated to the bench in two straight contests versus righties. Lefty swinger Rowdy Tellez will receive a second straight start at first base Monday.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Sitting against righty
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Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
After being reinstated from the injured list Friday, Burger started in the first two games of the series while the Phillies sent lefties to the bump. With Zack Wheeler on the mound Sunday, Burger will head to the bench, and he may have to settle for the short side of a platoon at either first base or designated hitter while the Texas lineup is at close to full strength.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Activated off IL
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Burger (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Burger is back on the active roster for the first time since being placed on the injured list July 16 with a strained left quad. He'll immediately join the starting nine, slotting in at DH and batting seventh for Friday's series opener against Philadelphia. Alejandro Osuna was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Beginning rehab assignment
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Burger (quad) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Saturday.
Burger got back to hitting last Saturday after landing on the injured list July 16 with a left quad strain, and he said his goal was to return to the starting lineup by the time the Rangers begin their series against the Phillies next weekend. Barring any setbacks, his return to competitive action Saturday keeps him on pace to meet that expectation.
Burger (quad) will resume hitting Saturday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
A left quad strain sent Burger to the injured list July 16, and if everything goes according to plan, the slugging infielder aims to return to the Rangers' lineup Aug. 8 against the Phillies. He still has a few more hurdles to clear before he embarks on a rehab assignment, however, so it's still too early to tell whether he'll meet his goal.
The Rangers placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quadriceps strain, retroactive to July 13.
Burger suffered a quad injury Friday that prevented him from starting the Rangers' final two games before the All-Star break. He'll now officially remain on the sidelines to begin the second half and will be eligible to return beginning July 23.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Scratched Sunday
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Burger (quadriceps) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Burger was penciled in to bat seventh as the designated hitter after not starting Saturday due to left quad discomfort, but he'll instead remain on the bench for the final game before the All-Star break. Alejandro Osuna will serve as the DH versus Houston righty Hunter Brown.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Rejoining lineup Sunday
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Burger (quadriceps) is batting seventh as the designated hitter Sunday against the Astros.
Burger departed Friday's contest due to quad discomfort and was held out of the lineup Saturday, but he's good to go for the final game before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old is batting .278 with six RBI and six runs through 10 games in July, but he has only a .389 slugging percentage thanks to one double and one homer.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Not starting Saturday
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Burger (quad) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Burger said after leaving Friday's game with quad discomfort that he expected to play in Saturday's contest. Instead, the Rangers will keep him on the bench to begin the game, and he could also sit out Sunday if the Rangers want to make sure he's at 100 percent coming out of the All-Star break. Ezequiel Duran will start at first base instead and bat ninth Saturday while Burger sits.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Expects to play Saturday
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Burger (quad) said after Friday's win over Houston that he expects to play in Saturday's contest, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Burger had to come out of Friday's game after injuring his left quad while running to first base in the fifth inning, but it doesn't seem like the damage will be enough for him to miss any starts. The 29-year-old has been hot since returning from an oblique injury July 2, going 10-for-35 (.286) with a home run, six RBI and six runs scored over nine games.
