Travis Jankowski - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Former Padres first-round pick retires into surprise coaching role with Rangers Remember Travis Jankowski? Fresh off an unprecedented run as the star of a 2012 Stony Brook team that went to the College World Series, the...

NOVEMBER 14 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Gets coaching job with Rangers Jankowski will serve as the Rangers' first-base coach in 2026.

Impact Presumably, this spells the end of Jankowski's playing career. The 34-year-old outfielder slashed .236/.318/.305 with 11 home runs and 104 stolen bases over parts of 11 major-league seasons.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Former Mets fan favorite elects free agency following DFA For the third time this season, veteran center fielder Travis Jankowski will be a free agent. Following his DFA from the New York Mets last...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Chooses free agency Jankowski elected free agency Sunday after clearing waivers.

Impact Jankowski will be on the lookout for another minor-league deal after he was recently booted off an organization's 40-man roster for the third time this season. Across his stops with the White Sox, Rays and Mets thus far in 2025, Jankowski has slashed .244/.286/.289 with zero home runs, two steals, eight runs and two RBI over 50 plate appearances in the majors.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mets recall Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A before doubleheader against Orioles

The New York Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday’s split doubleheader against Baltimore

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The Mets designated Jankowski for assignment Thursday.

Impact Jankowski was added to the roster two-plus weeks ago but saw just one plate appearance during his time with the Mets. The veteran outfielder is likely to clear waivers and become a free agent.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Mets selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Jankowski netted a minor-league deal from the Mets earlier this month and it didn't take long for him to get another opportunity at the big-league level. The 34-year-old has slashed .244/.286/.289 in 21 games between the White Sox and Rays in 2025 and will serve as a reserve outfielder for the Mets.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nets MiLB deal from Mets The Mets signed Jankowski to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Jankowski elected free agency after being removed from the Rays' 40-man roster last week. The veteran outfielder has slashed .244/.286/.289 in 21 games between the White Sox and Rays in 2025 and will give the Mets some experienced outfield depth at Triple-A Syracuse.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jankowski becomes free agent after clearing waivers TAMPA -- With their outfield depth depleted by injuries, the Rays benefited from Travis Jankowski’s contributions on the field. He played in...

JUNE 5 • MLB.COM

Becomes free agent Jankowski elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jankowski had been on the Rays' 10-day injured list with a left groin strain but appears to be healthy now after playing four rehab games with Triple-A Durham. However, Tampa Bay decided against adding him back to its active roster, and Jankowki will opt for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rays meet the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Rays play the Astros after Caminero's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Houston Astros after Junior Caminero had four hits on Saturday in a 16-3 win over the Astros

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Houston Astros host the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday

The Houston Astros host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Houston Astros

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Astros host the Rays on 4-game home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Rays and Twins meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Closing in on rehab assignment Jankowski (groin) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact After being acquired from the White Sox in late April, Jankowski had worked his way into a strong-side platoon role in the Rays outfield. He produced a modest .258/.294/.323 slash line over 14 games with Tampa Bay before being shelved May 15 with a left groin strain. Jankowski may need just a handful of games in the minors to prove that he's healthy again, but he won't be guaranteed a meaningful role once activated. Josh Lowe has since beaten Jankowski back from the IL, and the eventual returns of Jake Mangum (groin) and Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) will only further increase the crowding in the Tampa Bay outfield.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Twins on 6-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins trying to continue a six-game home winning streak

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Rays take on the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Rays try to keep home win streak going, host the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Rays host the Blue Jays on home winning streak

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Blue Jays try to keep win streak alive against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Rays and Astros play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Astros meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Rays host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

MAY 19 • Associated Press

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