The New York Rangers made two big moves on defense as they signed lefty Vladislav Gavrikov, and traded lefty K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defense prospect Scott Morrow, a first-round pick and a second-round pick.

The Rangers have signed Vladislav Gavrikov, considered to be the top defenseman available in free agency, to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

He’s so important to us,” Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said, “and the main goal is to get him right.”

The Texas Rangers have sent struggling third baseman Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock. They made the move Wednesday when activating first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list.

The Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.