Rowdy Tellez is being added to the Texas Rangers' major league roster to fill the spot of injured first baseman Jake Burger. Tellez was previously with the Mariners but was released earlier in the season. Since joining the Rangers on a minor league deal, he has shown good performance in Triple-A, hitting .333 with two home runs. Tellez struggled offensively and defensively in the majors this season, and the Rangers may look to various options to complement his batting.
Rowdy Tellez will join the Texas Rangers' active roster to replace Jake Burger, who was placed on the injured list due to a strained left quadriceps.
Tellez signed with the Rangers after being released from the Mariners and has performed well in Triple-A, hitting .333 with two home runs.
In the majors this season, Tellez struggled with a .208 batting average and defensive issues, hitting only against right-handed pitchers.
The Rangers may utilize utilityman Ezequiel Duran or call up players like Blaine Crim and Justin Foscue to complement Tellez's left-handed batting.
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