Alex Jackson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Alex Jackson is filling a role for the Twins that Walker Jenkins can't Twins fans want to see their top prospect, but Jackson may provide the insurance they need to make the playoffs.

1 DAY AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Returns to big club The Twins selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Minnesota designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, but after clearing waivers, the 29-year-old will recapture a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster with Austin Martin (hamstring) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. Jackson will still be the No. 3 option on the depth chart at catcher behind Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini and projects to see limited playing time upon rejoining the Twins.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Passes through waivers The Twins outrighted Jackson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Jackson ended up clearing waivers after the Twins designated him for assignment Thursday. Since the 30-year-old catcher has been DFA'd before, he'll have the option of electing free agency if he prefers not to report to St. Paul. Before losing his spot on the 40-man roster, Jackson logged 69 plate appearances with the Twins and slashed .303/.333/.409 with one home run, five RBI and 11 runs.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Minnesota The Twins designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact With both Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini healthy, Jackson is the odd man out on Minnesota's 26-man roster. Jackson has appeared in 29 games for the Twins this season, slashing a respectable .303/.333/.409 with one homer, five RBI, 11 runs scored and a 1:23 BB:K across 69 plate appearances.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffers drives in 3 runs and Prielipp wins in return from IL as Twins beat Athletics 11-8

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JULY 26 • Associated Press

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JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Brooks Lee homers, drives in 4 as Twins topple Guardians 10-6 in José Ramírez's return from injury

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JULY 23 • Associated Press

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JULY 11 • MLB.COM

Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in 11-4 victory over Yankees

Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory over the slumpin...

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Josh Bell hits 3-run homer and Byron Buxton goes deep for No. 23 as Twins beat Rangers 4-2

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JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Making start for resting Caratini Jackson will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact With top backstop Victor Caratini receiving a day off, Jackson will pick up his 10th start behind the plate since the Twins called him up from Triple-A St. Paul on May 19. Over 31 plate appearances with Minnesota, Jackson is batting .267 with one extra-base hit (a double), three runs, one RBI and a 0:11 BB:K.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Twins beat Davis Martin and the White Sox 6-4 with a bottom-of-the-order barrage

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JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Munetaka Murakami homers as the White Sox cool off the Twins with a 3-1 win

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MAY 25 • Associated Press

Twins send Royce Lewis to Triple-A for a reset at the plate after a rough return from injury

The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling third baseman Royce Lewis to Triple-A to take some pressure off the 2017 No. 1 draft pick

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Up in big leagues The Twins selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old failed to make Minnesota's Opening Day roster but elected to stay with the organization at Triple-A St. Paul, and he'll now get a chance in the majors with Ryan Jeffers (hand) landing on the injured list. Jackson had a .763 OPS in 100 plate appearances with the Orioles in 2025 and should serve as the backup catcher to Victor Caratini while Jeffers is sidelined.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in organization Jackson will remain with the Twins organization after accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Twins electing to carry two catchers (Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini) on their Opening Day squad, Jackson was designated for assignment during the final roster cutdown of the spring. After none of the other 29 teams were willing to take on Jackson and his $1.35 million contract for 2026, he'll end up sticking around in the organization as catching depth. Jackson should be the top candidate for a promotion if Jeffers or Caratini misses time at any point.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Jackson was designated for assignment Wednesday by the Twins, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jackson was acquired via trade from the Orioles in November and signed to a one-year, $1.35 million contract. However, the Twins later signed Victor Caratini to serve as the backup catcher. If he's not traded, Jackson will likely pass through waivers due to his contract and could accept an assignment to Triple-A to be Minnesota's third catcher.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Beloved ex-Twins minor leaguer could make Orioles' roster due to brutal injuries Minnesota sent him to Baltimore for Alex Jackson early in the offseason.

FEBRUARY 22 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins have agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Settles with Minnesota The Twins and Jackson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact He'll get a little pay bump in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Jackson was acquired via trade from the Orioles in November and is set to serve as the Twins' backup catcher in 2026 behind starter Ryan Jeffers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles send journeyman catcher to sixth team in seven seasons | Sporting News Journeyman catcher Alex Jackson will have a new home in 2026 after a trade between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins adding catching depth by acquiring Jackson from Orioles MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins began what could be a busy day Friday by addressing a significant need. Minnesota acquired veteran catcher Alex Jac...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shipped to Minnesota The Twins acquired Jackson from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Payton Eeles, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Jackson was on the non-tender bubble for the Orioles, so instead of cutting him loose, Baltimore was able to get a prospect for him. The 29-year-old catcher is a career .153/.239/.288 hitter over parts of six big-league seasons. Jackson could open next season as the Twins' backup catcher behind Ryan Jeffers.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Beavers drives in go-ahead run for second straight day, Orioles beat Pirates 3-2

Rookie Dylan Beavers drove in the winning run for a second straight day, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pirates 3-2 to finish a three-game sweep and hand Pittsburgh its sixth s...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Holliday's 2-out homer in the 9th denies Dodgers' Yamamoto a no-hitter

Jackson Holliday homered with two outs in the ninth inning for the Baltimore Orioles, denying Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers a no-hi...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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