Burger anchors first-base duties amid a shifting lineup, his return sparking the Rangers’ ability to rotate and maximize late-inning matchups as they push toward the postseason.

<p>Jake Burger has flipped the script, delivering a power surge since June 8. He’s slashing .299/.333/.526 over 39 games, with a scorching .370/.420/.739 line over the last 15 and a 49.5% hard-hit rate. His barrel rate and high contact rate fuel continued upside in Texas’ hitter-friendly environment.</p><p>With 64% rostered elsewhere, Burger remains a strong late-season target in deeper formats needing corner-infield pop and multi-HR weeks, especially in a Rangers lineup that can drive opportunities.</p>

Burger’s 30-HR power in a healthy season makes him a speculative but tantalizing waiver target for Week 24. He’s posted 14 HR in 335 PA this year and is projected to bump power this stretch run as Texas fights for a playoff berth. His health and lineup regularity determine true value, but the power upside is undeniable for the rest of the season.

Burger has found late-season form since returning from wrist injury, going 8-for-28 with four homers over eight games. The power spike coincides with a higher OPS and improved plate discipline, making him a potent power bat for the Rangers’ stretch run and a strong FAAB target for slugging and RBI upside.

Burger’s power emerges in the Rangers’ stretch run, highlighted by two homers off Freddy Peralta and a deer-leap, wall-smashing catch on a Jackson Chourio liner. His resurgence has given Texas a much-needed middle-of-order punch during the push for the postseason.