Rangers demote Jake Burger to Triple-A, promote Blaine Crim

The Texas Rangers have demoted struggling first baseman Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock in an effort to address the team's weak offensive performance. Burger, acquired from the Miami Marlins in December and known for his home run power in recent seasons, has struggled in his first 30 games with Texas, batting just .190 with three home runs and a high strikeout rate. The organization hopes the move will allow Burger to reset and return to the majors soon. To replace him, the Rangers have promoted first baseman Blaine Crim, who has performed well in Triple-A with a .313 average and seven home runs, and will be making his MLB debut. The demotion comes as the Rangers are experiencing a significant power outage, ranking near the bottom in runs scored and recently enduring a shutout loss to the Athletics. An additional roster move is expected to clear a 40-man spot for Crim.