JAKE BURGER NEWS

Powerful in return Burger went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Guardians.

Impact Burger took Shane Bieber deep in the fifth inning to tally his ninth homer of the season. It was his second long ball in as many games since he returned from an oblique injury Sunday, and he should get regular run as the White Sox's designated hitter so long as Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) is sidelined. Overall, Burger has hit .253/.329/.680 across 85 plate appearances, albeit with a 31.8 percent strikeout rate.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return to the lineup Burger went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Burger gave the Sox life after launching a first pitch curveball that just snuck over the left field wall to bring his squad within a run. The 27-year-old now has eight homers in just 81 plate appearances on the year and should find himself in a daily role as long as Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) is out with injury. Burger is now slashing .239/.321/.648 with 16 RBI, 12 runs and a 7:26 BB:K.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Burger's return gives White Sox added power, lineup options Burger can play first base, third base and serve as a designated hitter, but it doesn’t seem likely he or Yoan Moncada will see time at seco...

MAY 14, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Jake Burger returns from injured list for White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have reinstated infielder Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list

MAY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

White Sox reinstate INF Jake Burger from injured list The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list in advance of Sunday’s game against the visiting Houston...

MAY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Fegan: Jake Burger is activated while Carlos Pérez is... - The Athletic Jake Burger is activated while Carlos Pérez is optioned. The latter is a statement that Yasmani Grandal should be back in the lineup soon. P...

MAY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reinstated off injured list Burger (oblique) was activated off the 10-day injured list by the White Sox on Sunday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burger is hitting seventh and lined up as the designated hitter for Sunday's finale against the Astros. The 27-year-old infielder was able to come off the injured list while missing just the minimum 10 days on the injured list with his oblique strain. Burger should see playing time at third base and designated hitter now that he's back on the major-league roster.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Jake Burger is back in Chicago after a rehab... - The Athletic Jake Burger is back in Chicago after a rehab assignment and says he’s ready to be activated on Sunday. He got into two games at Charlotte an...

MAY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready for Sunday activation Burger (oblique) has joined the team and will likely be activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Astros, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burger hit .224 with seven home runs, 11 runs and 14 RBI in 23 games prior to suffering a mild left oblique strain. Yoan Moncada has since returned from his injury, but Eloy Jimenez's emergency appendectomy likely opens up regular work for Burger in the short term.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected home runs: Brent Rooker is breaking algorithms, Jake Burger is sizzling and more Michael Salfino mines the expected home run numbers and can't help but marvel at what Brent Rooker has done for Oakland this season.

MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Fegan: Jake Burger says he's been able to swing... - The Athletic Jake Burger says he’s been able to swing without issue and is headed out Wednesday night to Triple-A Charlotte. He would be eligible to come...

MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared for rehab assignment Burger (oblique) was cleared Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact It should be a short stay in the minors for Burger, who has been on the shelf for less than a week due to a mild left oblique strain. He's first eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list this coming Sunday and may be ready on that exact day. Hanser Alberto is currently serving as the primary third baseman for the White Sox with Yoan Moncada (back) also sitting on the IL.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Yoán Moncada, Eloy Jiménez and Jake Burger are... - The Athletic Yoán Moncada, Eloy Jiménez and Jake Burger are all on the IL, but Pedro Grifol said Burger has done enough to be part of the active roster w...

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hoping for abbreviated IL stint Burger (oblique) said Sunday that he's been able to resume running without discomfort and plans to take part in light fielding drills beginning Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Ch...

Impact Specifically, Burger said he'll field groundballs hit directly at him, as the White Sox aren't yet ready to have him take part in change-of-direction work after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain. While the White Sox haven't revealed the severity of the oblique strain, the fact that Burger is already resuming baseball activities suggests that he's dealing with a Grade 1 or mild-to-moderate strain. Burger said that is he responds well to running and fielding over the next couple days, he could advance to swinging the bat at some point later in the week. The 27-year-old appears destined to miss more than the minimum 10 days, but he currently looks on pace for a return before the end of the month.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox place 3B Jake Burger (oblique) on IL The Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a strained left oblique.

MAY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jake Burger — who leads Chicago White Sox in HRs — goes on 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique Jake Burger has a .224/.312/.612 slash line with five doubles, seven home runs and 14 RBIs in 23 games for the Chicago White Sox.

MAY 4, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

James Fegan: Jake Burger is hitting the injured list with an... - The Athletic Jake Burger is hitting the injured list with an oblique strain. Lenyn Sosa is recalled and in the lineup as Tim Anderson gets a day off. Rey...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on IL with oblique strain Burger was placed on the 10-day injured list by the White Sox on Thursday with a strained left oblique.

Impact Burger suffered the injury while taking a swing during Wednesday's game versus the Twins. The severity grade of the strain is not clear, but even in a best-case scenario Burger figures to miss much of May. Hanser Alberto is handling third base Thursday and could get regular run there while Burger and Yoan Moncada (back) are out.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox' Jake Burger lands on injured list White Sox recall Lenyn Sosa from Charlotte

MAY 4, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

James Fegan: Jake Burger did not seem too upbeat about his... - The Athletic Jake Burger did not seem too upbeat about his oblique issue postgame: "Wish I felt better. Felt it on the changeup up and in, that didn't dr...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Battling side discomfort Burger left Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to left side discomfort, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burger was grabbing at his left side after coming up empty on a swing in the fourth inning. The 27-year-old slugger is still being evaluated, and more details regarding the severity of his injury should be revealed once the results come back. Burger is slashing .231/.320/.631 through 75 plate appearances this season.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Jake Burger is still being evaluated after... - The Athletic Jake Burger is still being evaluated after leaving the game with "left side discomfort," per the White Sox. He was replaced by Hanser Albert...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pulled from game early Burger was lifted from Wednesday's contest against Minnesota in the fifth inning, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports

Impact Burger appeared to wince and grab at his left side after swinging and missing at a pitch in the fourth inning. More details will likely come after Wednesday's game, but the 27-year-old infielder should be considered day-to-day until more is known. Hanser Alberto came in to replace Burger at third base.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE