Sources: Rangers deal for Marlins slugger Burger

The Texas Rangers acquired power-hitting corner infielder Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins in exchange for shortstop prospects Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, along with left-handed pitcher Brayan Mendoza. Burger, 28, has hit 63 home runs in the past two years and will likely serve as the Rangers’ everyday designated hitter. The Marlins continue their rebuild under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, focusing on acquiring young talent like Vargas, Acosta, and Mendoza to build for the future.

Full Article