Rangers first baseman Jake Burger appears on trade candidate list

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has been identified as a potential trade candidate before the upcoming deadline. Since transferring from the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins, Burger has struggled, hitting only 16 home runs with a.687 OPS over the past two seasons. In the current season, he has tallied 10 home runs but has posted a sub-.300 on-base percentage through 63 games. Despite these struggles, the Rangers continue to give him at-bats, possibly hoping for a resurgence. His $3.2 million salary for 2026 and two seasons of team control contribute to his attractiveness as a buy-low option for other teams.

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