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Secures first save Jackson pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save in Friday's 4-1 victory over Boston.

Impact Despite Jackson's awful performance on Opening Day that resulted in him taking his first loss of the year, the Rangers entrusted him with the ninth inning again Friday. He responded with a very efficient performance, recording all three outs in just nine pitches -- seven of which were strikes. The 33-year-old's bounce-back outing should keep him in the running for saves, though it's likely the Rangers will also give Chris Martin and Robert Garcia trial runs in the ninth inning eventually.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Heim homers twice and rookie Jack Leiter gets 1st career win as Rangers beat Red Sox 4-1

Jonah Heim hit two solo homers and rookie Jack Leiter allowed one run over five innings for his first big league win as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Handed loss Opening Day Jackson (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Red Sox after surrendering three runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander entered for the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2 and struck out Triston Casas to open the frame, but he then allowed a single and a walk before serving up a three-run homer to Wilyer Abreu. Jackson emerged as the apparent favorite for saves late in spring training, and though Thursday wasn't a save situation, his 2025 campaign is off to an inauspicious start. Chris Martin and Robert Garcia are also in the closer mix, and rookie Marc Church could also be involved.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu dedicates 2-homer game for Red Sox to newborn twins after one for late grandmother last year

Wilyer Abreu dedicates this two-homer game to his newborn twin boys

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Abreu hits 3-run shot in 9th for his second homer in the opener to power Red Sox past Rangers 5-2

Wilyer Abreu hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning for his second homer of the opener, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Texas Rangers 5-2

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Emerges as closer candidate Jackson struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning to notch a save in Monday's exhibition game versus the Royals.

Impact It was Robert Garcia in the seventh inning and Chris Martin in the eighth inning before Rangers manager Bruce Bochy handed things off to Jackson, who closed out a three-run victory. After the contest, Bochy noted that how he lined up the bullpen is "pretty close" to how he plans to deploy them in the regular season, Michael Bier of Foul Territory TV reports. The skipper added that the roles are not yet completely defined, so there's still some murkiness with this situation. Martin and Garcia had been viewed as the top two candidates to close for the Rangers, but Jackson now appears to be firmly in the mix and perhaps the favorite for saves.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaction To Orioles' 6-2 Spring Training Win Against The Yankees - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson share their impressions from the Orioles' 6-2 win against the Yankees in Tampa March 11.

MARCH 11, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Early Observations From Orioles Spring Training - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson chat about what they've seen from the Orioles in Sarasota, beginning with the starting rotation.

MARCH 10, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Church back 'in the mix' for Rangers' bullpen as homegrown option SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Much has been made about the Rangers’ completely rebuilt bullpen this spring. Texas added veteran arms like Chris Martin...

MARCH 7, 2025 • MLB.COM

Talking Orioles Spring Training - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson discuss the latest from Orioles spring training in Sarasota and the decisions that lie ahead for the...

MARCH 4, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Reliever Luke Jackson can boost pay to $4 million in 1-year contract with Texas Rangers

Reliever Luke Jackson is guaranteed $1.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn up to $4 million if he closes regularly for the team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers add reliever Luke Jackson on a 1-year contract

Free agent reliever Luke Jackson has signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes to Texas on one-year deal The Rangers signed Jackson to a one-year contract Monday.

Impact It's a homecoming of sorts for Jackson, who was drafted by the Rangers and reached the majors for the first time with them. The 33-year-old posted a 5.09 ERA over 52 regular-season appearances with San Francisco and Atlanta in 2024 but did strike out 59 over 53 innings. Jackson should fill a middle relief role.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Ozuna's $16 million option exercised by Braves, who turn down Jackson and d'Arnaud

Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna’s $16 million option for 2025 has been exercised by the Atlanta Braves, who have declined options on right-hander Luke Jackson and catcher Travis d’...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent Atlanta declined Jackson's $7 million club option for 2025 on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jackson will be paid a $2 million buyout and is now a free agent. The 33-year-old collected a 5.09 ERA and 59:26 K:BB across 53 relief innings between San Francisco and Atlanta in 2024.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Dispatch: Luke Jackson on handling worst valley of career SAN FRANCISCO – In the summer of 2019, Luke Jackson gave up a game-tying, two-run home run to the Nationals’ Victor Robles at Truist Park. T...

AUGUST 16, 2024 • AJC.COM

Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2

Michael Harris hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after missing nearly two months because of a hamstring injury, helping the Atlanta Braves rout the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Braves seeking power surge from Soler as they continue adding players from 2021 championship team

Jorge Soler delivered one of the most memorable moments in Atlanta Braves history with his towering three-run homer that sparked a 2021 World Series-clinching victory

JULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

New Braves Jorge Soler, Luke Jackson not expected to be active for Tuesday's game MILWAUKEE — Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, the newest Braves, will not report in time to be added to the active roster ahead of Tuesday’s gam...

JULY 30, 2024 • AJC.COM

Braves reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Soler and reliever Jackson after trade with Giants

National League wild-card leader Atlanta is reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, a reliever for that championship team

JULY 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Traded to Atlanta Atlanta acquired Jackson and outfielder Jorge Soler from San Francisco on Monday in exchange for infielder Sabin Ceballos and left-hander Tyler Matzek (elbow), Ken Rosenthal of The...

Impact Jackson will head back to Atlanta after spending time in the organization from 2017 through 2021, including winning a World Series title in his final season with the club. The right-hander possesses an inflated 5.40 ERA and 1.43 WHIP while striking out 33 batters over 35 innings in 36 appearances with the Giants this season. Jackson will provide Atlanta with another experienced right-handed arm out of the bullpen.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Atlanta Jackson and outfielder Jorge Soler were traded to Atlanta on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jackson will head back to Atlanta after spending 2017-2021 with the team, including winning a World Series title in his final year with the organization. The right-hander possesses an inflated 5.40 ERA and 1.43 WHIP while striking out 33 batters over 35 innings in 36 appearances with the Giants this season. Jackson will provide Atlanta with another experienced arm out of the bullpen.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas

JULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

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