Jake Burger Stats

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (hand) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Burger suffered a right hand contusion during Monday's game and is being considered day-to-day. Yoan Moncada will be covering the hot corner on Tuesday with Andrew Vaughn at designated hitter. Burger has been red hot at the plate over the past few weeks. He's slashing .359/.419/.795 with four home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI and 10 runs over 11 games in June. His hot streak has led to him earning an everyday role for the team lately. Fantasy managers should attempt to hold onto him through the injury with the hope that he can avoid a stint on the injured list and stay hot upon his return.

over 6 months ago

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Burger left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after injuring his hand. Burger injured his right hand following a swing during the fourth inning. He finished out the at-bat but was later removed for pinch-hitter Seby Zavala in the fifth inning. Burger went for X-rays, which came back negative, indicating a likely bruise for the 26-year-old. Burger is swinging a hot bat for the Sox, hitting .321 with five homers and 13 RBI over his last 15 games. Look for Chicago to update his status sometime after Monday's game.

over 6 months ago

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger was removed from the game early on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an undisclosed injury. He looked a little uncomfortable after fielding a ground ball in the sixth inning and was replaced by Yoan Moncada. Burger clubbed his seventh home run of the season, singled and scored three runs in the game before departing. The 26-year-old appeared to be shaking his leg, but we'll provide updates when there's more clarification on his injury. Burger came into the day hitting .257/.303/.469 with six home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs scored in 113 at-bats for Chicago.

over 6 months ago