Jay Jackson
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Mar 29 2025Jackson retired from professional baseball Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson tallied an MLB appearance in six of his 17 professional seasons, finishing his big-league career with a 4.43 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 113.2 total innings. His best year came in 2023, when he allowed just seven earned runs and registered a 27:9 K:BB across 29.2 innings with the Blue Jays.
Jul 25 2024The Twins released Jackson on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, but rather than keeping him on the minor-league staff, the team will now cut ties with the 36-year-old reliever. In 26.1 innings with Minnesota, he posted a 7.52 ERA and 1.41 WHIP alongside a 29:9 K:BB. He'll now attempt to latch on with another club -- most likely on a minor-league deal.
Jun 20 2024The Twins designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move comes shortly after Jackson allowed three runs in an inning of work during Thursday's loss to the Rays. Jackson cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment by the Twins last month, so he might wind up sticking around in the organization again. The club will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game in Oakland.
Jun 12 2024The Twins selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Minnesota cleared room for Jackson on the 26-man active roster by optioning right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A and on the 40-man roster by designating right-hander Diego Castillo for assignment. The 36-year-old Jackson is joining the Twins for the second time this season after he was included on the Opening Day roster before he was DFA'd in May after turning in a 6.85 ERA over 22.1 innings. The veteran righty turned in three scoreless one-inning appearances for St. Paul to get the call back to Minnesota.
May 19 2024Jackson was designated for assignment by the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran reliever will be removed from the 40-man roster to free up space for right-hander Caleb Boushley, who was recalled by Minnesota in a corresponding move. Jackson will likely pitch for Minnesota's Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul if not picked up by another team.
Apr 27 2024Jackson allowed two hits with no walks while striking out two over two scoreless innings in Saturday's 16-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has an impressive 17:5 K:BB ratio in 14.2 innings, but has given up three home runs helping result in a not-as-impressive 4.30 ERA. He's become a steady option as a setup man, but isn't being used in enough high-leverage spots to accumulate many holds or save chances.
Feb 4 2024Jackson signed a contract with the Twins on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was outrighted to Triple-A by the Blue Jays in early October and elected free agency in November. He was able to land a major-league contract with Minnesota just before the start of spring training and will now attempt to carve out a role in the Twins' bullpen. He's made appearances with San Francisco, Atlanta and Toronto over the past three seasons, posting a 2.73 ERA and 1.04 ERA in 52.2 innings over 50 outings.
Nov 2 2023Jackson elected to become a free agent Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was removed from the Blue Jays' 40-man roster last month and has now formally rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Buffalo. The 36-year-old right-hander should draw a decent amount of interest on the open market this winter after working to a 2.12 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB over 29.2 innings of relief with Toronto in 2023.
Sep 26 2023Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson boasts a 2.36 ERA and 25:8 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season but has found himself being sent back and forth between the majors and minors simply because he has options. He'll work in middle relief for the Blue Jays.
Sep 11 2023Jackson will be optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll lose his spot on the 28-man active roster as the Blue Jays make room for Erik Swanson's (back) return from the 15-day injured list. Jackson has been up and down between the majors and minors this season but has pitched well when with the big club, holding a 2.36 ERA and 25:8 K:BB over 26.2 frames.
Aug 27 2023The Blue Jays recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto brought Jackson aboard to provide the team with another right-handed option out of the bullpen after setup man Erik Swanson (spine) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over his 18 appearances with the Blue Jays this season, Jackson has compiled a 1.64 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB across 22 innings.
Aug 18 2023Toronto optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson allowed three earned runs over five innings of relief during his two-week stay on the Blue Jays' major-league roster. Trevor Richards (neck) has been activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 4 2023Toronto activated Jackson from the family medical emergency list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will return to the Blue Jays' bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener in Boston. The 35-year-old right-hander has allowed just one earned run through 17 innings of work this season for Toronto.
Jul 31 2023Jackson was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson must be on the bereavement list for at least three days an no more than seven days. Bowden Francis was recalled to take his place in the bullpen in the short term.
Jul 17 2023Jackson (2-0) picked up the win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yusei Kikuchi ran up his pitch count and left the game after 4.2 innings with the score tied, and Jackson wound up as the pitcher of record after replacing him when the Jays took the lead for good in the bottom of the fifth. The 35-year-old has been excellent in a low-leverage role for Toronto, posting a 1.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB in nine innings over seven appearances this season.
Jul 11 2023The Blue Jays reinstated Jackson (personal) from the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson is one of two players the Blue Jays will bring back from the paternity list coming out of the All-Star break, as outfielder George Springer is also set to rejoin the team after welcoming the birth of his child. The Blue Jays optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to Triple-A Buffalo to clear room on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Jackson.
Jul 7 2023Jackson was placed on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will be away from the team for its final three contests prior to the All-Star break as he spends time with his growing family. Alek Manoah was called up from Double-A New Hampshire and will replace Jackson on the major-league roster.
Jul 6 2023Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will serve as the 27th man for the Blue Jays during Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The 35-year-old has fared well during his brief time with the big club this season, allowing just one run while striking out six over 5.2 relief innings.
Jun 6 2023The Blue Jays optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Chris Bassitt (paternity) and Bowden Francis joining the Jays' roster, Jackson and Ernie Clement will both return to Buffalo as roster casualties. Jackson made one appearance since being recalled from Triple-A, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out four.
Jun 3 2023Toronto recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will give the Blue Jays an extra bullpen arm as starter Chris Bassitt heads out on paternity leave. He'll probably be sent back down when Bassitt returns next week, or when Zach Pop (hamstring) is activated from the IL.
May 16 2023Toronto optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thomas Hatch has been recalled as a fresh bullpen arm. Jackson threw 21 pitches while allowing one run over one inning of relief Monday versus the Yankees.
May 5 2023Toronto recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will take the place of Zach Pop after Pop was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring injury. Jackson wasn't particularly effective in Triple-A with a 5.91 ERA over 10.2 innings, but he did strike out 15 hitters in that timeframe. He'll be a low-leverage option to begin his time with the Blue Jays.
Mar 29 2023Jackson signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday and was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, Jackson agreed to a split contract with Toronto that will pay him $1.4 million at the big-league level, but since he has a minor-league option remaining, the Blue Jays have the luxury of stashing him at Triple-A for the time being. Jackson has spent parts of four seasons in the majors and has accrued a 4.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 80:31 K:BB in 57.2 innings between stops with San Diego, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Atlanta.
Mar 25 2023Jackson was released by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson pitched well this spring with a 0.00 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over eight Grapefruit League appearances, but Toronto decided not to keep him around the organization. The 35-year-old is now free to sign with another club, and he likely will be looking at a minor-league deal at this stage of the year and his career.
Jan 11 2023Jackson agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday, which includes an invite to major-league spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson spent the 2022 campaign with Atlanta but appeared in just two big-league contests. He pitched well at the Triple-A level with a 2.29 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB across 19.2 innings after he sat out first couple months of the season with a lat strain.
Sep 16 2022Jackson was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in early September, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Ozzie Albies (foot) was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Since heading to the minors, Jackson has struck out two in two scoreless innings.
Sep 3 2022Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson joined Atlanta's bullpen last weekend and allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings over two appearances in the big leagues. However, he'll head back to the minors after Bryce Elder was called up to start Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Aug 27 2022Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson spent two weeks in the minors and struck out five in three scoreless innings over three relief appearances across that span. However, he'll rejoin the major-league club to provide bullpen depth after Jackson Stephens (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list.
Aug 13 2022Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was called up by Atlanta on Thursday, but he didn't make his season debut during his brief stint in the majors. He'll head back to the minors as part of a move to make room for a pair of starting pitchers for Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
Aug 11 2022Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was up with the big-league club for one day last week and will return to the majors Thursday with Max Fried (concussion) headed to the injured list. Jackson had a 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 21.2 innings for the Giants last year, but he's yet to make his season debut in 2022.
Aug 3 2022Atlanta optioned Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson's stay on the 26-man active roster lasted less than 24 hours, as he was sent back to Gwinnett immediately after he was recalled ahead of Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies. He went unused out of the bullpen in the loss and is still waiting to make his 2022 debut with Atlanta.
Jul 2 2022Atlanta reinstated Jackson (lat) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Touki Toussaint was designated for assignment to make room for Jackson on the 40-man roster. Jackson will essentially continue his rehab at Triple-A for a while longer after he missed the first three months of the season with a right lat strain. It would seem Atlanta expects him to contribute at the major-league level in the second half.
Jun 28 2022Atlanta transferred Jackson's (lat) rehab assignment Tuesday from the rookie-level Florida Complex League to Triple-A Gwinnett. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson heads to Gwinnett after he worked two innings between two appearances in the FCL on Thursday and Monday, with the right-hander giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit and no walks while striking out one. Since he's been on the shelf all season with a right lat strain, Jackson will likely make multiple appearances at Gwinnett before Atlanta considers activating him from the 60-day injured list.
Jun 23 2022Jackson (lat) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Atlanta's rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson is ready for his first game action of the season after Atlanta placed him on the 60-day injured list coming out of spring training due to a right lat strain. Atlanta has the luxury of keeping Jackson on the rehab assignment for up to 30 days, but because he projects to work as a one- or a two-inning reliever once activated from the IL, he may not need the full window of time in the minors to build up.
Mar 29 2022Atlanta placed Jackson on the 60-day injured list March 19 with a right lat strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction opened up a roster spot for reliever Kenley Jansen, who inked a one-year, $16 million deal with Atlanta. Jackson, whom Atlanta acquired from San Francisco in November, recorded a 3.74 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 21.2 innings with the Giants in 2021.
Nov 22 2021Jackson was sent from San Francisco to Atlanta in exchange for cash or a player to be named later Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson recorded a 3.74 ERA in 21.2 innings for the Giants last season, with his 31.1 percent strikeout rate largely offsetting a high 13.3 percent walk rate and a low 27.1 percent groundball rate. He shouldn't be pitching in high-leverage situations, but he could fill a middle-relief role in Atlanta as long as he doesn't regress too much in his age-34 season.
Nov 7 2021Jackson's club option for 2022 was picked up by the Giants on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was shuffled between the majors and minors last year but will remain with the Giants in 2022. The right-hander recorded a 3.74 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 21.2 innings across 23 appearances (one start) in 2021.
Oct 3 2021Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was sent to Triple-A on Sept. 22 but will rejoin the Giants after spending the 10-day minimum in the minors. The 34-year-old has a 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB over 21.2 innings this season and has an outside chance at a spot on the postseason roster.
Sep 22 2021Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was promoted from Triple-A last week and has delivered a scoreless outing in 10 of his past 11 appearances. Overall he has a 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB in 21.2 innings this season and remains a strong candidate to rejoin the big-league club.
Sep 17 2021Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was sent to Sacramento on Thursday, but he finds himself back on the big-league roster just a day later with Jake McGee (oblique) moving to the injured list. The right-hander has posted a respectable 3.92 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 20.2 big-league innings.
Sep 16 2021Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was called up Friday, and he made two appearances during his time with the major-league club. The right-hander allowed two hits and a walk in three scoreless innings, but he'll head back to the minors after left-hander Sammy Long was recalled Thursday.
Sep 10 2021The Giants recalled Jackson from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty allowed three runs in five appearances during his most recent big-league stint, raising his ERA to 4.58 in 17.2 total innings this season. Jackson temporarily fills the bullpen spot of Jose Quintana, whom was placed on the paternity list Friday.
Sep 6 2021Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson made five appearances after he was recalled in late August, and he allowed three runs in three innings. He'll head back to Triple-A Sacramento to make room in the Giants' bullpen for Kervin Castro, who will be available to make his major-league debut.
Sep 4 2021Jackson (2-1) lost Saturday's 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks with one strikeout in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first career start, Jackson surrendered a leadoff homer and two walks while recording only one out before being removed. Both walks eventually came around to score and the 33-year-old eventually took the loss after San Francisco was unable to recover from the 3-0 deficit. While Jackson was never going to pitch deep into Saturday's game, manager Gabe Kapler expected more than one out and the righty most likely won't be utilized as an opener moving forward following the poor outing.
Aug 22 2021The Giants recalled Jackson from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was eligible to return to the Giants less than a week after being demoted since Evan Longoria (hand) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list in a corresponding move. Over his 15 appearances out of the big-league bullpen this season, Jackson has posted a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB in 14.2 innings.
Aug 17 2021Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 14.2 innings for the Giants this season, but he'll now head back to the minors. The veteran right-hander is a strong bet to rejoin the big-league club at some point down the stretch.
Aug 15 2021The Giants reinstated Jackson from the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was deactivated Saturday after experiencing side effects related to his COVID-19 vaccine shot, but he's apparently feeling good heading into Sunday's series finale with the Rockies. The hard-throwing right-hander should be available out of the bullpen.
Aug 14 2021Jackson landed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday while dealing with the side effects of his vaccine shot, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the reason for the move, it's likely Jackson won't wind up missing more than a day or two. The transaction clears space for the Giants to call up Sammy Long, who will start Saturday against the Rockies.
Aug 1 2021Jackson (2-0) allowed a run on one hit and struck out one in one inning, but he earned the win Saturday over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander gave up a game-tying solo home run to Martin Maldonado in the sixth inning, but San Francisco retook the lead in its half of the frame. Jackson has given up a run in each of his last two appearances, but he'd pitched six consecutive scoreless innings prior to that. For the year, he has a 2.35 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB with two holds and a blown save in eight outings. He figures to remain in a low-leverage role with Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers locked in as the late-inning options for manager Gabe Kapler.
Jul 16 2021Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Friday's game against the Cardinals, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson signed a minor-league deal with San Francisco in March. He'll join the big-league roster after posting an impressive 18:1 K:BB across 11 scoreless innings with Sacramento. The right-hander last pitched in the majors with the Brewers in 2019, where he posted a 4.45 ERA and 47:18 K:BB across 30.1 innings.
Nov 1 2019Jackson elected free agency Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson pitched in the big leagues in 2019 for the first time in four years, recording a 4.45 ERA in 30.1 innings. His 35.6 percent strikeout rate will likely generate some interest this offseason despite the fact that he just turned 32, though it came with a 13.6 percent walk rate.
Sep 10 2019Jackson tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Monday's victory over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson allowed two hits and two walks while covering parts of two frames, but he managed to keep the opponent off the scoreboard, and picked up his first hold of the season in the process. Monday's outing was a snap shot of Jackson's latest big-league stint, which dates back to Aug. 18: since that date he has allowed 10 hits and walked five batters over 10.1 frames, but he has allowed just four earned runs (3.48 ERA), thanks mainly to a stellar 16 strikeouts.
Aug 18 2019Jackson was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio prior to Sunday's game against the Nationals.
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Mar 22 2015Jackson was reassigned to minor league camp Sunday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Jackson entered camp with little chance to crack the Opening Day roster. Despite ascending quickly through the minor league ranks, he has spent most of the past five seasons in Triple-A, and appears destined for the minors again in 2015.
Jan 29 2015Jackson signed a minor league contract with the Padres that includes an invite to spring training.Jackson reached the Triple-A level as a 21-year-old in 2009 but has been unable to break through to the majors in five years since. In 532.2 innings at Triple-A, Jackson has posted a 5.17 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 7.3 K/9. Chances are, he'll merely serve as organizational depth in 2015.
Nov 20 2013Jackson signed a minor league contract with the Pirates on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training.After spending his first five professional seasons in the Cubs' farm system, Jackson moved on to the Marlins last season, and went 4-7 with a 3.53 ERA in 21 games (18 starts) between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A New Orleans. He'll likely need to show significant improvement at the Triple-A level (5.23 career ERA) before being considered for a promotion.