Jackson agreed to a contract with the 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
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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
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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 Blue Jays' AL Wild Card Series taxi squad, hanging around and working out in case he's needed as an injury replacement.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Cast off 40-man
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Jackson was designated for assignment Sunday.
A beloved clubhouse presence, Jackson's removal from the 40-man roster was done to clear room for Sunday's starter, Wes Parsons. Jackson had a 2.12 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 29.2 innings this season.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Recalled from Triple-A
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Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Sent back to minors
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Jackson will be optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Summoned from minors
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The Blue Jays recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Optioned to Triple-A
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Toronto optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Off family emergency list
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Toronto activated Jackson from the family medical emergency list Friday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Out with personal matter
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Jackson was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Collects second win
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Jackson (2-0) picked up the win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Returns from paternity leave
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The Blue Jays reinstated Jackson (personal) from the paternity list Monday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Goes to paternity list
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Jackson was placed on the paternity list Friday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Up as 27th man
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Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
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.
Toronto recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
The 35-year-old will give the Blue Jays an extra bullpen arm as starter Chris Bassitt heads out on paternity leave. Jackson will probably be sent back down when Bassitt returns next week, or when Zach Pop (hamstring) is activated from the IL.
Toronto optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Jay Jackson: In line for promotion
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Jackson is expected to be recalled by the Blue Jays prior to Friday's game in Pittsburgh, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
He's likely in line to take the spot of Zach Pop (hamstring). The 35-year-old Jackson holds a 5.91 ERA but a 15:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings this season at Triple-A Buffalo.
