Utility man Josh Smith made a handful of starts at the position before Burger was recalled from the minors on Monday, but an outside addition could be the answer if Burger does

The Texas Rangers, who returned home following back-to-back wins over the Detroit Tigers, 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 on Monday.

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.