The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Crim was called up from Round Rock on Monday but didn't see any game action. He'll yield his spot on the 26-man roster to Corey Seager (hamstring), who's being activated from the 10-day injured list. Crim has logged a .905 OPS in 180 plate appearances at Triple-A.
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Rangers' Blaine Crim: Called up
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The Rangers recalled Crim from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Crim will join the Rangers for his second big-league stint after going hitless in 11 at-bats at the start of May. He'll likely mix in at first base behind Jake Burger and at DH after Joc Pederson (hand) was placed on the injured list. In 180 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2025, Crim slashed .294/.361/.544 with 10 home runs.
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Rangers' Blaine Crim: Heading back to minors
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The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Called up from Triple-A on May 2 after the struggling Jake Burger was demoted to Round Rock, Crim appeared in five games over his first stint in the big leagues and went 0-for-11 with one walk and six strikeouts. Burger, meanwhile, got on track at Round Rock with a 1.158 OPS over his six games, and the Rangers determined he was ready to replace Crim on the 26-man active roster. Crim should get a chance to play on an everyday basis as he returns to Triple-A.
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Rangers' Blaine Crim: Hitless in debut
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Crim started at first base, batted eighth and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 13-1 loss to Seattle.
Crim made his MLB debut after having his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock. After Texas optioned Jake Burger to the minors, there's an opportunity for someone to grab the first base job. Crim will be part of the mix. The 27-year-old has played 308 games at Round Rock since 2022 and is well past the point of being considered a prospect.
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Rangers' Blaine Crim: Officially added to roster
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The Rangers selected Crim's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Crim has slashed .313/.365/.565 with seven home runs this season at Round Rock, although it's his third year there and he will turn 28 next month. He could see regular reps at first base while Jake Burger tries to get his swing straightened out at Round Rock.
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Rangers' Blaine Crim: Set to join big-league roster
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Crim will have his contract selected by the Rangers on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Crim spent all of the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Triple-A Round Rock and posted .391 and .382 wOBAs, respectively. He doesn't have much prospect pedigree and isn't likely to be long for the majors as a replacement for Jake Burger, though Crim should see occasional playing time in the short term.
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