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After being acquired from the White Sox in December 2020, he was 26-32 with a 4.36 ERA in 122 games for Texas.

The Rangers made the decision place Burger on the IL on Wednesday because it allowed them to backdate the injury to Sunday. It means he would be eligible to return July 23 when the Rangers face the “Parts Unknown” Athletics. The Rangers could not wait any longer to make a move and get the benefit of the maximum backdate ability.

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The Braves added an arm on July 17, as Dane Dunning comes to Atlanta via trade. Dunning, who played a key role for the Rangers two years ago, has been up & down this season between Triple-A and the Majors.

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning.

The White Sox put one of their top deadline trade chips on the injured list today. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.