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Eric Wagaman Has Roller Coaster Debut Season at Marlins First Baseman

Jake Burger split his time between first base and third base in 2024 for the Miami Marlins. But, the Texas Rangers offered a deal too good to pass up. The Rangers were looking for more slug at first base and they offered the Marlins three quality prospects — shortstop Echedry Vargas, shortstop Max Acosta and left-handed pitcher Brayan Mendoza.

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