Luke Jackson’s save attempt during the Texas Rangers’ win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday was cut short after a line drive comebacker was sent right back at Jackson and struck the relief pitcher in the right arm. Jackson immediately exited the game with Rangers’ athletic trainer Matt Lucero.

Texas closer Luke Jackson took a 111-mph comeback liner off his pitching hand on the only pitch he threw after coming on in the ninth inning of the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Texas closer Luke Jackson took a 111-mph comeback liner off his pitching hand on the only pitch he threw after coming on in the ninth inning.

Texas Rangers' Jake Burger celebrates a run with Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcis during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)(Jessica Tobias / AP) ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers recalled first baseman Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock prior to Monday’s series opener vs.

The Texas Rangers have recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock. The move Monday came 10 days after the Rangers sent down the struggling first baseman who was one of their top offseason acquisitions.

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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers MLB game to be played on May 13, 2025 on ESPN.