Rangers and Marlins Agree on Deal for Jake Burger

The Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins have reportedly finalized a trade sending corner infielder Jake Burger to Texas in exchange for a trio of prospects. According to sources, Miami will receive infielders Max Acosta and Echedry Vargas, along with pitching prospect Brayan Mendoza.


Burger, a valuable addition to the Rangers' lineup, aims to boost Texas' offense after the team struggled to produce runs this year. The Rangers posted a team batting line of .238/.305/.380, ranking them in the bottom third of the league and finishing 18th in scoring. This was a significant drop from their 2023 championship-winning lineup.


At 28 years old, Burger brings a powerful bat to the middle of the order. Last season, he hit 29 home runs with a .250/.306/.460 slash line over 579 plate appearances. The former first-round pick demonstrated his home run potential, hitting a combined 34 longballs in 2023 with the Chicago White Sox and Marlins. Over the past two seasons, his 63 home runs tie him with notable players like José Ramírez and Corey Seager for 15th place in MLB.


Burger, known for his slugging abilities, has a career batting average of .250/.305/.488 over the last two years. While he strikes out more frequently and draws fewer walks than some of his peers, his power is evident against both left-handed and right-handed pitchers. He holds a career .244/.298/.496 line against lefties and a .253/.308/.478 line against righties.