Rangers Demote Jake Burger, Promote Blaine Crim for Offensive Shake-Up

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have decided to make a significant shake-up in their lineup. Jake Burger, the struggling first baseman, has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, and Blaine Crim will be promoted to the majors to take his place, according to reports from The Dallas Morning News and Ken Rosenthal.

This decision comes after the Rangers’ sluggish offensive performance and aims to rejuvenate the team’s batting lineup. The Rangers will need to make room on their 40-man roster for Crim by designating infielder Nick Ahmed for assignment. They also plan to recall infielder Jonathan Ornelas for additional infield coverage.

Jake Burger, 28, was acquired during the offseason with hopes of adding more power to the lineup. However, his performance has not met expectations, as he has managed just a .190 batting average with one home run in the first month of the season. After going 1-for-3 in a recent 3-0 loss against the Athletics, his continued struggles prompted the management to seek alternative options.

In his absence, Blaine Crim is stepping up after making a name for himself in the minor leagues. The Rangers hope that Crim will capitalize on this opportunity and provide a much-needed boost to the struggling offense.

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers intend for Burger’s demotion to be temporary, allowing him time to reset his performance in the minors. The minimum required stay for players optioned to minor leagues is ten days, meaning Burger will be eligible for promotion again should his performance improve.

As the Rangers navigate this transition, fans will be looking to see if Crim can deliver the results Texas needs to enhance its struggling offense as the season progresses.