Jacques signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Jacques spent most of his time in the minors last season, turning in a 5.40 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 41.2 innings between the Red Sox's and Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliates. Given the 29-year-old lefty's subpar performance and the Dodgers' existing pitching depth, chances are Jacques spends the majority of the year at Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Jacques: Clears waivers, stays in organization
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The Diamondbacks outrighted Jacques to Triple-A Reno on July 30.
Jacques ended up sticking around in the Arizona organization after he cleared waivers upon being designated for assignment July 26. Since reporting back to Reno on Aug. 3, Jacques has given up five runs (three earned) while striking out seven across five innings over five relief outings.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Jacques: Designated for assignment
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The Diamondbacks designated Jacques for assignment Thursday.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for A.J. Puk, who was acquired via trade from the Marlins. Jacques permitted two runs over 1.1 innings in his lone appearance with Arizona this season.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Jacques: Back down to Reno
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The Diamondbacks optioned Jacques to Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Jacques will return to Reno to make room on the 26-man roster for Yilber Diaz, who is making his major-league debut Monday against Atlanta. Jacques was called up by Arizona on July 4 and his only outing since then came one day later against the Padres, when he gave up two runs on three hits and one walk over 1.1 innings. In 15 games with Reno this season, Jacques has a 4.58 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across 17.2 frames.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Jacques: Back in majors
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The Diamondbacks recalled Jacques from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Since being claimed off waivers from Boston in April, Jacuqes has recorded a 4.58 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 17.2 innings with Reno. He'll now join the big-league roster to add some depth to Arizona's bullpen, and Cristian Mena will head back to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Sent back to Triple-A
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Jacques is being optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster reports.
Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. He made an appearance Thursday and gave up a run on three hits across 1.2 innings. The 29-year-old is being sent back down as Cam Booser is set to join the team in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Red Sox recalled Jacques from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Jacques made 23 appearances for the Red Sox last season, collecting a 5.06 ERA and 20:10 K:BB over 26.2 innings. He will provide manager Alex Cora with another left-handed relief option.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Optioned to Triple-A
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Jacques was optioned to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Jacques was knocked around this spring, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks over four innings. He will give the Red Sox some left-handed relief depth at Worcester.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Optioned to Worcester
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Boston optioned Jacques to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Garrett Whitlock (personal) is being activated from the bereavement list in a corresponding roster move. Jacques, 28, has registered a 5.06 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across his first 26.2 major-league innings this year.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Back in majors
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Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
He was sent to Triple-A just a few days ago but was summoned back to take the place of Joely Rodriguez, who was placed on the injured list with a hip issue. Jacques has a 4.86 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 16.2 innings across 14 appearances this season.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Jacques to Triple-A Worcester after Friday's game, Sean McAdam of The Springfield Republican reports.
Jacques was sent out to make room on the roster for Mauricio Llovera, whom the Red Sox will officially activate Saturday. The left-handed Jacques has pitched to a 4.86 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 14 appearances (16.2 innings) since his contract was selected in June.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Opening Tuesday
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Jacques will serve as Boston's opening pitcher for Tuesday's game in Oakland, Chris Henrique of the Boston Sports Journal reports.
The Red Sox shut out the Athletics in a bullpen game Monday and will go back to that well again Tuesday. Chris Murphy would seem to be the likeliest candidate to work in bulk relief behind Jacques, who hasn't recorded more than eight outs in any of his 33 appearances in the majors or minors this season.
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Red Sox's Joe Jacques: Earns save in series sweep
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Jacques retired all three batters faced to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.
With Kenley Jansen unavailable, per Greg Dudek of NESN, manager Alex Cora called on Jacques, who shut down the Blue Jays in order on 10 pitches for his first career save. He was promoted to Boston on June 9 and has made five appearances, mostly in low-leverage roles.
