Sat 1/5/13 4:36 PM

According to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Lance Berkman will need to get 525-550 at-bats in order for his vesting option for 2014 to kick in. Given the veteran slugger's recent health issues, that's going to be a tough target to meet. Berkman is going to serve as the Rangers' designated hitter in 2013 but will still need regular days off to rest his legs.