PT TODAY: Burger returns for ChiSox
May 15 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: Chicago activated INF Jake Burger from the 10-day IL and optioned C Carlos Pérez to Class AAA Charlotte.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Burger will see time at DH while Eloy Jiménez is out and be the backup option at 3B and 1B. The move to option Pérez indicates that C Yasmani Grandal is about to rejoin the team. In 77 PA in 2023, Burger has slashed .224/.312/.612 and added 7 HR. He’s an option for teams looking for a quick power boost while he sees time, but keep in mind he’s a BA drag. We’ve bumped his PT up 15% and taken some away from Pérez and Jiménez while the Sox deal with this short-term logjam. Mgr Pedro Grifol told media that Burger would not be an option at 2B, which leaves that spot...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Daulton Varsho and Willson Contreras will miss the remainder of the regular season. Luis Arraez may be in the same boat. All covered in our final 2026 edition of Playing Time Today...
Sep 25 2026 7:23am
Sep 25 2026 7:23am
Shohei Ohtani makes it back for LA, as they option out top prospect De Paula. Plus season-sending injuries to Samuel Basallo, Cristian Javier and Brice Matthews.
Sep 24 2026 8:29am
Sep 24 2026 8:29am
Ceddanne Rafaela will use this week to get into playoff shape; Jazz Chisholm as well. Plus Devin Williams returns; will he get a saves shot in NY?
Sep 23 2026 9:15am
Sep 23 2026 9:15am
Alex Bregman will miss the final week but try to return for the playoffs; Tigers shut down Melton and Keith; injury parade continues in San Francisco...
Sep 22 2026 8:14am
Sep 22 2026 8:14am
Trey Yesavage will rejoin the Rays rotation; Quantrill exits in Texas, some bullpen shakeup in Philadelphia, and more.
Sep 21 2026 8:28am
Sep 21 2026 8:28am
