The Texas Rangers recalled veteran infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned first baseman Blaine Crim as the team prepared to host the Colorado Rockies in the first of a three-game set on Monday.

The Texas Rangers have recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock. The move Monday came 10 days after the Rangers sent down the struggling first baseman who was one of their top offseason acquisitions.

The Texas Rangers made a roster move before Monday's game with the Colorado Rockies, who are stinging from the firing of manager Bud Black. The moves of the day