In a bold move to invigorate a struggling offense, the Texas Rangers have optioned first baseman Jake Burger to Triple-A and called up Blaine Crim. Burger's performance has been lackluster this season, highlighted by a .190 batting average and 32 strikeouts in 105 plate appearances. This decision comes after the Rangers averaged just 3.21 runs per game, ranking them 28th in the league. Along with Crim, the Rangers are expected to add Evan Carter soon as they seek solutions to boost their lineup, which has seen significant changes over the past few weeks.

The Rangers initially acquired Burger for three prospects, hoping he would provide a right-handed hitting boost. However, with Burger's inability to deliver, the team is left reassessing its approach. Manager Bruce Bochy emphasized the need to find the right combination of players to generate runs, admitting the current lineup's struggles have made it difficult to sustain offensive momentum.