Jake Burger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a run scored in the Rangers’ 8-5 loss to Oakland.

Fantasy Impact

Burger improved to a .186 average with 13 hits, nine RBI, and three home runs across 70 at-bats. He’s a low-average, high-power play — ideal for fantasy managers seeking pop at CI or UTIL spots in deep leagues.

Jake Burger is back in the lineup for the Texas Rangers against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Burger returns after sitting out for rest Saturday, starting at first base and batting eighth against the Dodgers for manager Bruce Bochy Sunday.

Jake Burger is not in the starting lineup Saturday vs the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Burger will get a breather after starting the last three games. Josh Smith will take over at first base and hit cleanup.

Jake Burger went 3-for-4 in the win against the Angels, driving in one run and crossing home plate once himself.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory against Los Angeles, Burger has a .193 batting average with 11 hits, 8 RBI, and 2 home runs across 16 games this season. Burger came into the game with just 4 hits in his last 22 at-bats. He will look to build on this performance moving forward.

Jake Burger is in the Rangers lineup on Wednesday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Burger had been sidelined as he battled an illness. He is back batting seventh and starting at first base.