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Trade Details
Burger was traded for three prospects: Chesdin Vargas, Max Aosta, and Brian Mendoza. The move was particularly startling given Burger's contract situation. With years left under team control and a modest salary of around $800,000, it was a perplexing step for a franchise desperate to bolster its offensive output. The Marlins’ lineup had already struggled, ranking near the bottom in home runs and OPS, and Burger's departure left a gaping hole in their batting order.