JAY JACKSON NEWS

Hangs up cleats Jackson retired from professional baseball Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Jackson tallied an MLB appearance in six of his 17 professional seasons, finishing his big-league career with a 4.43 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 113.2 total innings. His best year came in 2023, when he allowed just seven earned runs and registered a 27:9 K:BB across 29.2 innings with the Blue Jays.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work in Mexico Jackson signed a contract Friday with Mexican League club Bravos de Leon.

Impact Jackson had been a free agent since last July after being released by the Twins, but he'll head south of the border to continue his career in his age-37 season. Over his 20 relief appearances for Minnesota in 2024, Jackson turned in a 7.52 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 26.1 innings.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Twins The Twins released Jackson on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact 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, 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.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports to Triple-A Jackson cleared waivers and reported to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact He was designated for assignment last weekend. Jackson, 36, had a career-worst 6.85 ERA in 22.1 innings with the Twins this season.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins RHP Jay Jackson designated for assignment Veteran Jay Jackson was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday as the club recalled fellow right-hander Caleb Boushley f...

MAY 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New Twins reliever Jay Jackson thrived in 2023 with his premature baby on his mind The 36-year-old righthander is a strong candidate for a middle innings role in bullpen.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

New Twins reliever Jay Jackson looks to build on 2023 success The Twins signed the 36-year-old pitcher to a one-year deal earlier this month.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A Jackson cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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' Wild Card Series taxi squad, hanging around and working out in case he's needed as an injury replacement.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man Jackson was designated for assignment Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Jackson designated for assignment as Blue Jays recall Wes Parsons for Sunday's finale The big question is who’ll eat innings...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Jay Jackson shuts the door | 09/29/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact He's clearing out to make room for Erik Swanson's return from the 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.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Blue Jays recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Toronto optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Jackson returns to Blue Jays from family emergency, Davis Schneider set to make MLB debut Right-handed reliever Jay Jackson is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on family medical emergency list.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Off family emergency list Toronto activated Jackson from the family medical emergency list Friday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place Jay Jackson on family medical emergency list, recall Bowden Francis from triple-A; activate Jordan Hicks The Toronto Blue Jays have announced a series of moves ahead of Monday...

JULY 31, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Out with personal matter Jackson was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday.

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Jackson gets out of the jam | 07/25/2023 Jay Jackson gets Toronto out of a jam in the 10th inning by inducing a grounder for the third out to keep the game tied at 3

JULY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Collects second win Jackson (2-0) picked up the win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief.

Impact 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.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from paternity leave The Blue Jays reinstated Jackson (personal) from the paternity list Monday.

Impact 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.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Jackson was placed on the paternity list Friday.

Impact Jackson will be away from the team for their 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.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE