JOE JACQUES NEWS

Inks NRI deal with Mets The Mets signed Jacques to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Jacques collected a 6.02 ERA and 61:23 K:BB over 52.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025. The left-handed reliever will compete for a bullpen job during spring training.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Tacoma Jacques cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact Jacques was pushed off the 40-man roster Wednesday to make room for Jose Castillo, but the former will officially stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 30-year-old southpaw has struggled mightily while spending the entire season in Triple-A, posting a 6.51 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across 47 innings between the Mariners' and Dodgers' affiliates.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mariners designated Jacques for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Jose Castillo. Jacques was up with the Mariners briefly earlier this season but did not make an appearance. He's posted a 6.51 ERA and 53:22 K:BB over 47 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Jacques to Triple-A Tacoma following Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Royals.

Impact Jacques was not utilized in the lone game he was up with the Mariners on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, Logan Evans was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Mariners selected Jacques' contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Jacques has posted a 6.19 ERA and 35:12 K:BB over 32 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The 30-year-old will give manager Dan Wilson another relief option from the left side.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be added to roster The Mariners are expected to call up Jacques from Triple-A Tacoma, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Jacques was acquired via trade from the Dodgers in early June and will earn a promotion despite a 6.19 ERA this season at the Triple-A level. The lefty reliever holds a 5.46 ERA and 22:11 K:BB over 29.2 frames covering parts of two big-league seasons.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani to Make 4th Start of the Season While Celebrating His 31st Birthday

Shohei Ohtani will make his fourth start, while celebrating his 31st birthday on Saturday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Traded to Mariners The Mariners acquired Jacques from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Jacques has spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he's posted a 6.04 ERA but also a 24:8 K:BB over 22.1 innings. He will provide the Mariners with some experienced left-handed relief depth at Triple-A Tacoma.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Mariners The Mariners acquired Jacques from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Will Klein, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Jacques has spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he's posted a 6.04 ERA but also a 24:8 K:BB over 22.1 innings. He will provide the Mariners with some experienced left-handed relief depth at Triple-A Tacoma.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

"This isn't Juan Soto" "When is MLB going to stop Dodgers from making deals?": Fans react to LA signing minor league contract with Joe Jacques After winning their eighth World Series title in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers front office has a big task this offseason.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Inks minors deal with LAD Jacques signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact 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, there is little chance Jacques spends much time outside of Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers, stays in organization The Diamondbacks outrighted Jacques to Triple-A Reno on July 30.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Jacques for assignment Thursday.

Impact 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.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to Reno The Diamondbacks optioned Jacques to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact 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.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Diamondbacks recalled Jacques from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs trade for INF Sergio Alcantara, claim LHP Joe Jacques The National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks added infielder Sergio Alcantara in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and cla...

APRIL 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Joe Jacques struggles, WooSox drop season-opener to Lehigh Valley Worcester gave up seven runs in the ninth inning on Friday.

MARCH 30, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Optioned to Worcester Boston optioned Jacques to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster reports.

Impact This will be the third stint in the majors for Jacques, who has posted a 5.85 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 20 innings. The corresponding move for Boston is not yet clear, but Kyle Barraclough is almost surely headed back to Worcester after throwing 94 pitches in 4.1 relief innings in Monday's loss to the Astros.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Jacques was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Jacques has a 5.85 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 20 innings this season and will head back to Triple-A on Sunday. Nick Robertson, who joined the Red Sox in the Enrique Hernandez trade, was promoted from Worcester in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact He was sent to Triple-A just a few days ago, but Jacques was summoned back to take the place of Joely Rodriguez, who was placed on the injured list with a hip injury. Jacques has a 4.86 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 16.2 innings across 14 appearances this season.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Jacques to Triple-A Worcester after Friday's game, Sean McAdam of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening on Tuesday Jacques will serve as an opener for the Red Sox on Tuesday in Oakland, Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal reports.

Impact The Red Sox shut the Athletics out during a bullpen game Monday and will go back to the well again. Chris Murphy would seem to be a likely bulk relief candidate Tuesday.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save in series sweep Jacques retired all three batters faced to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact 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.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE