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Jay Jackson: Cut by Twins
The Twins released Jay Jackson on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.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 this season, 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.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Clears waivers
The Minnesota Twins outrighted Jay Jackson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.Jackson has now been moved off the Twins' 40-man roster on two occasions this season, but unless he elects free agency, he'll stick around in the organization as relief depth at Triple-A. Over 20 appearances out of the Minnesota bullpen this season, Jackson has posted a 7.52 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 26.1 innings.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Designated for assignment
The Minnesota Twins designated Jay Jackson for assignment Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.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.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Gets call from Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins selected Jay Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.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.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Reports to Triple-A
Jay Jackson cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.The Minnesota Twins had designated Jackson for assignment last weekend. Jackson, 36, has a career-worst 6.85 ERA in 22.1 innings with the Twins this season.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Gets designated for assignment
Jay Jackson was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.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.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Throws two scoreless innings
Jay Jackson allowed two hits with no walks while striking out two over two scoreless innings in Saturday's 16-5 win over the Angels.Jackson has an impressive 17:5 K:BB ratio in 14.2 innings, but has given up three home runs helping result in a mediocre 4.30 ERA. He's become a steady option in middle relief, but he isn't being used in enough high-leverage spots to accumulate many holds or save chances.
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Twins' Jay Jackson: Signing with Minnesota
Jay Jackson agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.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.
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Jay Jackson: Elects free agency
Jay Jackson elected to become a free agent Thursday.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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Outrighted to Triple-A
Jay Jackson cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.It's a little surprising to see Jackson pass through waivers unclaimed after he held a 2.12 ERA, 0.91 WHIP with 27 strikeouts in 29.2 innings this season. As it is, he'll be part of the Toronto Blue Jays' AL Wild Card Series taxi squad, hanging around and working out in case he's needed as an injury replacement.