JAKE BURGER NEWS

Brett Phillips' mound debut for the Rays highlights this week in MLB Good Times

Brett Phillips' unforgettable mound debut, Jake Burger's resilience and a righted wrong made for good times this week, Jake Mintz writes.

JULY 4, 2021

James Fegan: Jake Burger was called up to address an... - The Athletic Jake Burger was called up to address an immediate need for a third baseman that should be resolved when Yoán Moncada returns Monday, and the...

JULY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jake Burger, Danny Mendick and finding a role on a White Sox contender Jake Burger and Danny Mendick are just the latest players trying to make the most of their White Sox opportunities.

JULY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Debuts with basehits Burger went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Burger was called up earlier in the day and made his MLB debut. He should serve as a replacement at third base for however long Yoan Moncada (hand) needs. Moncada's hoping to return at some point during the three-game set in Minnesota early next week. Burger, the 2017 first-round draft pick, has overcome a slew of Achilles' tendon and heel injuries and posted a .964 OPS for Triple-A Charlotte prior to his callup.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making big-league debut Friday Burger will be making his major-league debut Friday against the Tigers, batting eighth and playing third base.

Impact Burger was called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Friday. He'll fill in for Yoan Moncada (hand) as expected Friday and should have a solid chance of manning the hot corner throughout the weekend series. Burger slashed .322/.368/.596 with 10 homers and 46 RBI across 185 plate appearances with Charlotte.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox send Mercedes down, bring up INF Jake Burger

The Chicago White Sox have demoted slumping slugger Yermín Mercedes and recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Recent White Sox callups Gavin Sheets, Jake Burger among top waiver targets Scott Engel scans the fantasy baseball waiver pool and suggests the top options to target, starting with a couple recent White Sox callups.

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago White Sox option Yermín Mercedes to Triple-A Charlotte and call up Jake Burger in a series of roster moves In need of infield help, the Chicago White Sox called up Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned designated hitter Yermín Mercedes.

JULY 2, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox call up Burger, option Yermín DETROIT -- Jake Burger, the White Sox No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was promoted from Triple-A Charlotte to the White Sox on Friday. He...

JULY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

James Fegan: White Sox officially call up Jake Burger... - The Athletic White Sox officially call up Jake Burger, activate Adam Eaton from the IL. They optioned Zack Burdi and Yermín Mercedes to make room. With B...

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins big-league club Burger was called up from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old will receive his first taste of the majors while Yoan Moncada deals with a bruised hand. Moncada hasn't been placed on the injured list but isn't expected to play this weekend, so Burger should see plenty of opportunities between third base and designated hitter since the scuffling Yermin Mercedes was sent to Triple-A. Burger has been impressive during his first Triple-A campaign this year, hitting .322/.368/.596 with 10 homers, 15 doubles, 36 RBI and 29 runs in 42 games.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to Chicago Burger is expected to be recalled by the White Sox for the team's weekend series against Detroit, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burger would be recalled to provide infield depth and potentially start at third base in the absence of Yoan Moncada (hand). The 25-year-old overcame a torn Achilles that required two surgeries and cost him both the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. Through 185 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte this season, Burger has maintained a 149 wRC+ with a .275 ISO.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Jake Burger and Yoelqui Céspedes have both been... - The Athletic Jake Burger and Yoelqui Céspedes have both been named as part of the roster for the All-Star Futures Game next month in Colorado. Céspedes h...

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago White Sox: Signs that Jake Burger could be called up soon When it was announced that Nick Madrigal was going to miss the season rest of the season, it left the Chicago White Sox with a huge hole at...

JUNE 18, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Sox giving Burger a look at second base for Class AAA Charlotte Top White Sox prospect Jake Burger is a natural third baseman, but he played second base for Class AAA Charlotte Thursday night.

JUNE 18, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Chicago White Sox: 3 reasons to call up Jake Burger High expectations fell upon young Jake Burger when he was selected 11th overall in the 2017 draft. Unfortunately, his path to the show was s...

MAY 27, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox prospects Jake Burger, Gavin Sheets heating up in Charlotte: 'He just started raking' The White Sox are seeing 2017 draft picks Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets get off to a hot start in Triple A.

MAY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swats first Triple-A homer Burger (quadriceps) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI for Triple-A Charlotte in its 12-9 loss to Gwinnett.

Impact Burger was sidelined for a few days after suffering a quad strain in Charlotte's season opener, but the third baseman has now appeared in two games for the affiliate. He celebrated his return to action in style Sunday, taking Atlanta pitching prospect Kyle Muller deep in the first inning for his first home run at the Triple-A level and his first in affiliated ball since 2017. Burger previously missed the entire 2018 and 2019 seasons after tearing his Achilles tendon and requiring surgery on two separate occasions, and he didn't play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with quad strain Burger exited Tuesday's Triple-A season opener with a mild quad strain, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Burger started at third base Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a run to begin the game. Although he left the game with a quad issue, the injury is believed to be minor, and it's unlikely that the 25-year-old will face a long-term absence.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox will send Jake Burger to Triple-A Charlotte, amid other aggressive minor-league assignments Jake Burger hasn't played in a game since A-ball in 2017, but the White Sox believe he's ready for Triple-A in 2021.

APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

White Sox prospect Burger having fun again CHICAGO – Jake Burger made it to Guaranteed Rate Field. The game took place on April 19, pitting the White Sox alternate site squad -- inclu...

APRIL 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent to Double-A Burger was optioned to Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday.

Impact Manager Tony La Russa mentioned the 24-year-old as a potential candidate for designated hitter early in camp, but he always faced long odds of cracking the Opening Day roster. Burger received some reps in an independent league last season and hasn't seen game action in affiliated ball since 2017 due to Achilles issues. He had a .271/.335/.409 slash line with four home runs, nine doubles and 27 RBI in 47 games at Low-A before the injury in 2017.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at 3B Burger started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers.

Impact This was Burger's first game action since Feb. 2018, when he ruptured his left Achilles. The 2017 first-round draft pick then missed 2019 with a second Achilles injury and didn't play during 2020. Burger filled in at third base for Yoan Moncada (arm) and is reportedly in the mix for designated hitter, though it would seem he needs work in the minors after a three-year layoff.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

3 things we learned from the Chicago White Sox spring training opener, including Jake Burger’s ‘milestone’ and Tony La Russa’s return to the dugout The Chicago White Sox drafted Jake Burger in the first round in 2017. After injuries cost him the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Burger said playing...

MARCH 1, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Mentioned as DH candidate Burger was listed by manager Tony La Russa as a potential designated hitter this season, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Andrew Vaughn is considered the favorite for the job, but Burger also has some prospect pedigree himself. He hit .271/.335/.409 at the Low-A level in 2017 after being taken 11th overall in that year's draft, but Achilles issues wiped out his next two seasons. With the minor leagues canceled last year, he was forced to join an independent league to get some at-bats. His lack of high-level minors experience means he's probably a long shot at best to crack the Opening Day squad, but he's on the team's 40-man roster so it might not be too long before he gets his shot.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE