Alex Jackson
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Mar 1 2025Jackson went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson drove in half of New York's runs in the exhibition contest, drilling a solo homer to left field in the fifth inning and adding a two-run double in the sixth. The 29-year-old is trying to secure the Yankees' backup catcher job this spring, with J.C. Escarra and Ben Rice also candidates for the role.
Sep 5 2024The Rays designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has slashed only .122/.201/.237 in 58 games this season. The Rays will now use Logan Driscoll as their backup catcher behind Ben Rortvedt.
Aug 22 2024Jackson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will give way to Rob Brantly behind the dish as the Rays wrap up their series in Oakland. Ben Rortvedt (personal) is likely to return from the paternity list this weekend in Los Angeles, so Jackson's brief run as the Rays' No. 1 backstop should soon come to an end. Jackson owns a lowly .434 OPS over 144 plate appearances on the season, but he's shown some improvement since the All-Star break with a .200/.294/.378 slash line across 18 games.
Jul 20 2024Jackson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was in the lineup to give Ben Rortvedt a day off and delivered his second home run of the season. He'll continue to play sparingly as the backup catcher and has just a .361 OPS and .091 average for the campaign.
Jun 26 2024Jackson will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will get a turn behind the plate while top backstop Ben Rortvedt rests for the day game after a night game. Since his call-up from Triple-A Durham on May 3, Jackson is hitting a lowly .081/.159/.161 with 31 strikeouts in 70 plate appearances.
May 15 2024Jackson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson had started at catcher in five of the past six games, but he went hitless with 11 strikeouts and one walk across 14 plate appearances during that stretch. Despite his hefty workload of late, Jackson still looks to be the No. 2 option at catcher behind Ben Rortvedt, who is back in the lineup Wednesday.
May 12 2024Jackson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson had started behind the plate in each of the past three games, but he struck out in all six of his at-bats during that stretch while drawing a walk in his lone other plate appearance. One of his starts came against a lefty and another came versus a righty (Chris Flexen) with reverse splits, so the right-handed-hitting Jackson still looks to be in the short side of a platoon at catcher with the lefty-hitting Ben Rortvedt, who rejoins the lineup Sunday.
May 3 2024Jackson had his contract selected by the Rays on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slashing .282/.344/.612 with seven homers across 93 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham, Jackson was called up to the bigs, where he'll look to see his first MLB action since 2022 with the Brewers. Jackson replaces Rene Pinto -- who was optioned to Triple-A -- and should serve as Ben Rortvedt's backup but could see extra work against left-handed pitching.
Mar 22 2024Jackson is in line to begin the regular season as the Rays' backup catcher, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays informed Rob Brantly and Francisco Mejia that they didn't make the Opening Day roster, leaving Jackson as the choice to back up Rene Pinto. Jackson has had a poor spring training, striking out 35.5 percent of the time with only one extra-base hit across 31 plate appearances. Nevertheless, he's in line to get his first taste of the majors since 2022.
Mar 14 2024Jackson has a .325 OPS while striking out seven times across 19 plate appearances in Grapefruit League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson entered spring training as the favorite to win the backup catcher job, though his performance to this point hasn't helped his cause. The team has also since added Francisco Mejia on a minor-league deal, so Jackson may no longer be in the picture for a roster spot to begin the regular season.
Dec 2 2022Jackson was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will still be invited to spring training by Milwaukee, but he will now have to fight to reclaim his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old backstop spent most of last season in Triple-A, recording a .701 OPS through 119 plate appearances.
Nov 9 2022The Brewers reinstated Jackson (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction makes Jackson one of three catchers on the 40-man roster, joining Victor Caratini and Mario Feliciano. With Omar Narvaez ticketed for free agency, Milwaukee will likely look to re-sign him or add another experienced option behind the plate, so Jackson is far from a lock to break camp with Milwaukee in 2023. Before he was shut down in late August with left wrist inflammation, Jackson appeared in just five games for Milwaukee and instead saw most of his action at Triple-A Nashville, where he posted a .701 OPS over 119 plate appearances.
Jul 18 2022The Brewers reinstated Jackson (finger) from the 10-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee already has three catchers on its 26-man active roster (Omar Narvaez, Victor Caratini and Pedro Severino), so Jackson won't join the big club even though he's made a full recovery from the left middle finger sprain that landed him on the IL on June 10. Jackson recently wrapped a five-game rehab assignment between the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate and Nashville, during which he went 3-for-9 with a double, five walks and a run scored.
Jul 10 2022Jackson (finger) began a rehab assignment Saturday with the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, going 1-for-1 with a double, a walk and a run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson started at catcher but played only three innings before his day was done. He'll likely make several more starts behind the dish in the minors before the Brewers activate him from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 10 2022Jackson (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 7. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson is dealing with a left middle finger sprain and will now be inactive for about a week as he nurses the injury. Omar Narvaez was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, making it likely that Jackson reports to Triple-A Nashville once healthy.
Jun 3 2022Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was optioned to Nashville at the beginning of May, but he'll serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Victor Caratini while Omar Narvaez is on the COVID-19 injured list. Jackson appeared in three games during his first stint with the major-league club, and he went 2-for-7 with four strikeouts.
May 1 2022Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Nashville after Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old served as Milwaukee's No. 2 catcher this week but will head back to the minors with Victor Caratini (undisclosed) back from the COVID-19 injured list. Jackson went 2-for-7 with four strikeouts during his brief stint in the majors.
Apr 26 2022The Brewers recalled Jackson from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will step in as the Brewers' No. 2 catcher behind Omar Narvaez after top backup Victor Caratini was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. The righty-hitting Caratini had been occupying the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Narvaez, but it's not clear if the righty-hitting Jackson will be extended the same role or play only when Narvaez needs a breather behind the plate.
Apr 6 2022Jackson was acquired by the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Hayden Cantrelle and pitcher Alexis Ramirez. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Backup catcher Pedro Severino will miss 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance, so the Brewers traded for Victor Caratini and Jackson on Wednesday. Caratini will handle backup duties behind starter Omar Narvaez, while Jackson should head to Triple-A Nashville. Jackson had a .488 OPS in 52 games between Atlanta and Miami last year and could be called up by Milwaukee if Narvaez or Caratini suffer an injury.
Mar 26 2022Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson made three Grapefruit League appearances this spring and went 0-for-5 with a walk and a strikeout. Since Jackson and Nick Fortes were both sent down Saturday, it appears as though Payton Henry will begin the year as the primary backup at catcher.
Sep 21 2021Jackson isn't starting Tuesday's game against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has lost out on playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for the fifth time in the last six games. Nick Fortes will start behind the dish and bat seventh.
Sep 20 2021Jackson isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson started Sunday's series finale against the Pirates and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Payton Henry will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Sep 3 2021Jackson isn't starting Friday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as Jorge Alfaro appears to have taken over as Miami's primary catcher. Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat sixth.
Sep 2 2021Jackson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will be excluded from the starting nine for a third straight game while Jorge Alfaro catches right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The 25-year-old has gone 1-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances.
Aug 31 2021Jackson is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson gets the night off after catching the continuation of a suspended April game Tuesday afternoon. Sandy Leon is catching and batting sixth Tuesday night.
Aug 29 2021Jackson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson started the past two games and will take a seat for the series finale after going 1-for-6 with a walk and a strikeout. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.
Aug 26 2021Jackson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has crossed the plate four times in his last five appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
Aug 25 2021Jackson isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Tuesday. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Aug 22 2021Jackson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson gets a day off after striking out in 21 of his last 32 at-bats. He's tallied five hits, one of which was a home run, in that nine-game span. Sandy Leon is behind the dish and batting seventh for Sunday's series finale.
Aug 16 2021Jackson is not in the lineup Monday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has a .162/.225/.432 slash line in 12 games since being acquired by the Marlins, and he finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Jackson has been working as Miami's primary catcher with Jorge Alfaro seeing regular action in left field, but the return of Jesus Sanchez (COVID-19 injured list) may return in Jackson and Alfaro seeing a more even split behind the plate.
Aug 15 2021Jackson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching three consecutive games for Miami while going 2-for-12 with a home run and a pair of walks, Jackson will get some routine maintenance for the series finale. Jorge Alfaro -- who has been serving as Miami's everyday left fielder of late -- will replace Jackson behind the dish.
Aug 14 2021Jackson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 14-10 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher took Dan Winkler deep in the second inning as part of an 11-run eruption by Miami. Jackson is getting a long look behind the plate for the rebuilding Marlins -- Jorge Alfaro started in left field in this one -- but so far the 25-year-old hasn't shown anything but occasional power, slashing .182/.250/.485 through his first 11 games with the club with three homers and a 3:16 BB:K.
Aug 10 2021Jackson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson started the past three games and will receive the day off Tuesday. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate while Jorge Alfaro starts in left field.
Aug 8 2021Jackson will start at catcher and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins have been exposing Jorge Alfaro to left field more frequently in recent days, which has allowed Jackson to take on increased work behind the dish. He'll be catching for the fifth time in seven games and may have temporarily emerged as the team's new No. 1 backstop, at least until the Marlins get the likes of Jesus Sanchez (COVID-19 injured list) and Jon Berti (concussion) back in action in the outfield.
Aug 4 2021Jackson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He opened the scoring on the night by taking Taijuan Walker deep in the second inning, his first career homer in the big leagues. Jackson also struck out twice, and the move to Miami at the trade deadline doesn't seem to have changed the catcher's fortunes at the plate -- it's a small sample of 58 plate appearances, but Jackson's gone just 4-for-51 (.078) with a 3:26 BB:K in the majors for his career.
Jul 30 2021Jackson will join the major-league club once he arrives in Miami, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was traded from Atlanta to Miami on Friday in exchange for Adam Duvall, and he should serve as depth behind the plate. The 25-year-old has appeared in 19 major-league games across the last three seasons, and he's hit .070 with a double, two runs and 22 strikeouts.
Jul 21 2021Atlanta reinstated Jackson (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is expected to remain sidelined through mid-August, Jackson wasn't needed to provide catching depth at the big-league level with Atlanta having acquired a pair of veteran backstops (Stephen Vogt and Kevan Smith) while the 25-year-old was on the shelf. Jackson will likely share time behind the plate at Gwinnett with William Contreras, who was demoted shortly before the All-Star break after struggling at the dish during his time as Atlanta's No. 1 catcher. Jackson enjoyed a productive rehab assignment at Triple-A, going 17-for-60 (.283 average) with four home runs, seven doubles and 15 RBI in 14 games.
Jun 30 2021Jackson (hamstring/finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson was on a rehab assignment earlier in the month while recovering from a left hamstring strain, but he suffered an injury to his pinkie finger that forced him to pause his activities. The catcher was transferred to the 60-day IL and isn't eligible to return until this weekend, but he'll resume his rehab assignment Wednesday and could be back with the major-league club in the near future.
Jun 24 2021Jackson (hamstring/finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson has been out with a hamstring injury since the beginning of May, but he recently suffered a finger injury during his rehab assignment and hasn't appeared in a game since June 9. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action, but he'll be sidelined until early July following his move to the 60-day IL.
Jun 13 2021Jackson (hamstring) hasn't appeared in a rehab game for Triple-A Gwinnett since Wednesday due to an injury to his pinkie finger, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta doesn't seem overly concerned about the finger injury, but Jackson's rehab assignment will be on pause for a bit until he feels more comfortable throwing the ball and swinging a bat. Jackson has been on the shelf since May 2 with a strained left hamstring, but that injury doesn't seem to be a major concern at this juncture. Whenever he's cleared to return from the 10-day injured list, Jackson could overtake Kevan Smith as Atlanta's No. 2 catcher behind William Contreras.
Jun 6 2021Jackson (hamstring) has appeared in nine games for Triple-A Gwinnett since beginning his rehab assignment May 21, going 7-for-30 (.233 average) with four home runs, 11 RBI and six runs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson appears to be healthy again after landing on the injured list May 2 with a left hamstring strain, but Atlanta may prefer to keep him on the rehab assignment as long as possible so he can play regularly at Triple-A. Once he's activated from the IL, Jackson would likely be in store for limited work behind No. 1 catcher William Contreras.
May 2 2021Jackson was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a strained left hamstring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a tough break for Jackson since he was poised for increased playing time with Travis d'Arnaud landing on the 60-day IL with a thumb sprain. William Contreras was recalled from the alternate training site and is starting behind the plate Sunday, while the team also selected the contract of Jeff Mathis.
Apr 25 2021Jackson will start behind the plate and bat eighth in Sunday's first game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson also started Friday and will be in the lineup for the second straight game after Saturday's contest was postponed due to rain. He'll head to the bench for the later matchup, with Travis d'Arnaud likely retaking the starting role.
Apr 24 2021Jackson got the start in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks, hitting eighth and going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Contact issues are nothing new for Jackson, who has one hit and a 1:7 BB:K in only 16 plate appearances to begin the season. He'll continue to get infrequent work behind Travis d'Arnaud, a role which gives Jackson little fantasy value.
Mar 27 2021Jackson will open the season as Atlanta's backup catcher, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson beat out William Contreras for the role of Travis d'Arnaud's understudy. That may not actually indicate good things for Jackson's future, however, as Contreras will get to continue his development while playing regularly at the Triple-A level while Jackson plays infrequently in the big leagues. If d'Arnaud gets hurt at any point this season, there's no guarantee it will be Jackson and not Contreras who earns the majority of the starts in his absence.
Feb 17 2021Jackson heads into spring training with a chance to win the No. 2 catching job for Atlanta, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At the moment, starter Travis d'Arnaud is the only catcher with significant experience on the roster, leaving prospects Jackson and William Contreras to fight for the backup spot. Jackson is two years older and has shown an impressive power stroke in the minors, launching 28 homers in 85 games for Triple-A Gwinnett in 2019, but he's had significant issues making contact and has struck out in nine of his 22 career big-league PAs. Atlanta could still elect to bring in a veteran such as Tyler Flowers to fill out the depth chart, but barring an outside addition, Jackson might be the front-runner for the job, if only because Contreras is more likely to be a long-term piece for the team and could use more minor-league development.
Aug 26 2020Jackson was optioned to the alternate training site after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson joined the club as the 29th man for Wednesday's twin bill, but he didn't appear in either game. The 24-year-old is unlikely to see worthwhile opportunities with the Braves while Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers remain healthy.
Aug 25 2020Jackson was optioned to the Braves' alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ronald Acuna was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jackson's placement on the 40-man roster means he could be back in the majors later this summer, but he has four strikeouts in seven at-bats this year and lacks the defensive chops to get playing time when he is not producing at the dish.
Aug 21 2020Jackson was recalled from Atlanta's alternate training site Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is 2-for-7 in three games this season and will rejoin the major-league roster for the weekend matchup with Philadelphia. Jackson is likely to fill a reserve role while Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud remain healthy.
Aug 6 2020The Braves optioned Jackson to their alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson's latest stint with the Braves lasted all of one day, as his status as the team's No. 3 catcher made him an obvious choice for a demotion with teams needing to reduce their 30-man rosters to 28 ahead of Thursday's deadline. He'll likely move back up to the big club if either Tyler Flowers or Travis d'Arnaud is forced to miss time at any point.
Aug 5 2020The Braves recalled Jackson from their alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of the Braves' top catchers (Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud) are believed to be healthy, so expect Jackson to see limited action as a No. 3 backstop while he's up with the big club. Teams will have to reduce their active rosters from 30 to 28 men Friday, so Jackson will likely be a prime candidate to get optioned to the Braves' alternative training site at that time.
Jul 29 2020Jackson was optioned to the Braves' alternate training site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson and William Contreras were needed for the first several games with both Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers out with illness, but both primary backstop options are now healthy and back with the team. Jackson went 2-for-7 during his brief time with the team but struck out four times.
Jul 24 2020Jackson will start in Saturday's contest against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson started in Friday's season opener with Travis d'Arnaud (illness) and Tyler Flowers (illness) both sidelined, and he went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. However, manager Brian Snitker was impressed with the 24-year-old's defensive performance and said that he'll start once again Saturday. Jackson went hitless in four games with the Braves last season.
Mar 15 2020Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the move currently doesn't matter much with both the MLB and MiLB seasons suspended, it does confirm that Jackson will begin the regular season in the minors whenever play does resume. The 24-year-old did slug 28 homers in 85 games for Gwinnett last year, but his hit tool and defense behind the plate both remain a work in progress.
Feb 22 2020Jackson (knee) is in the lineup for Saturday's spring opener against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jackson ended last season on the 60-day injured list because of his injury, but he has put that behind him and will start behind the plate in the Braves' first spring game.
Sep 5 2019Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and placed on the 60-day injured list with a left knee sprain Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With less than a month left in the season, this effectively ends Jackson's 2019 campaign. The backstop spent most of the season with Gwinnett, slashing .229/.313/.533 with 28 home runs and a 34.2 percent strikeout rate in 85 games. Darren O'Day (forearm) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
Aug 24 2019Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Aug 21 2019Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Jul 16 2018Jackson was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.After struggling in his first three seasons of professional ball with the Mariners, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft revived his flagging stock after being dealt to Atlanta prior to the 2017 campaign. Jackson posted an .808 OPS across two stops last season, but hasn't been nearly as productive at the plate in 2018 at Mississippi, slashing a meager .200/.282/.329. The Braves were evidently pleased by the strides Jackson made defensively, so he'll move up a rung on the minor-league ladder and share time with Jonathan Morales and Chris Sewart behind the dish.
Mar 14 2018The Braves reassigned Jackson to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.After struggling at the plate while mostly serving as an outfielder in his first three professional seasons with the Mariners, the No. 6 overall pick of the 2014 first-year player draft has boosted his stock in dynasty settings since being dealt to the Braves in November 2016. In addition to moving back to catcher -- the position he played in high school -- Jackson displayed the premium power that had eluded him during his time with the Mariners, finishing his first season in the Atlanta system with an .808 OPS across two levels. That earned Jackson an invitation to major-league spring training, and he'll now look to apply the instruction he received to what will likely be a full-season assignment at Double-A Mississippi. If the 22-year-old displays further improvement defensively and reduces his strikeout rate this season, he could make a big climb up prospect lists.
Feb 11 2018Jackson has received a non-roster invite to spring training.Jackson spent 2017 at Double-A Mississippi, where he slashed .255/.317/.427. The 22-year-old catcher has shown steady improvement throughout his first four seasons in the minors, especially at the plate. He'll need to focus his attention on improving defensively behind the dish if he wants to make it to the major leagues.
Aug 30 2017Jackson will be one of eight Braves prospects to take part in the Arizona Fall League this year, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.19-year-old phenom Ronald Acuna headlines the group, but Jackson -- the Braves' No. 13 fantasy prospect -- has had a solid season in his own right, slashing .272/.333/.502 with 14 homers in 66 games at High-A before taking a step back with a .241/.305/.379 line in 23 games for Double-A Mississippi. His defense in his first season back behind the plate has been erratic at best, but the organization will be patient with the 21-year-old given the offensive potential in his bat if he can stick at catcher.
Jul 30 2017Jackson was promoted from High-A Florida to Double-A Mississippi on Sunday.After disappointing in his first three professional seasons with the Mariners, Jackson is starting to make good on the potential that made him the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft, though it took an offseason trade to the Braves in order for it to happen. The 21-year-old's plate discipline (13:74 BB:K in 282 plate appearances this season) still leaves something to be desired, but his resurgent power (31 extra-base hits, .502 slugging percentage) earned him a promotion to the Southern League. Jackson's outlook in dynasty leagues has also improved thanks to a move from outfield to catcher, though it remains uncertain that he'll be able to stick behind the plate at the big-league level.
Jun 22 2017Jackson has gone 0-for-9 with a walk and a pair of strikeouts in three games since returning from the 7-day DL.While he's hitless in his first three games back following a month-long absence due to injury, Jackson is still slashing .284/.348/.543 on the season. He has 10 home runs in 178 at-bats (fifth most in the Florida State League), which is just one fewer than he managed in 381 at-bats at Low-A in the Mariners' organization last year. Now that Jackson's catching (as opposed to playing the corner outfield) and beginning to find himself at the plate, the former No. 6 overall pick's stock in dynasty leagues is trending back up.
May 23 2017Jackson is on the 7-day DL at High-A Florida with an undisclosed injury.He made 17 starts at catcher, 22 starts at DH and zero starts in the outfield prior to the injury, as the move behind the dish appears to be complete. Jackson was hitting .297/.355/.568 with 10 home runs and a 27.2 percent strikeout rate in 169 plate appearances.