The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated outfielder Jonny DeLuca from the 10-day injured list, the team announced Friday afternoon. The Rays also selected catcher Alex Jackson to the major league roster.
The Rays re-signed catcher Alex Jackson to a new minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’ll head to spring training as a non-roster invitee and compete for a roster spot alongside Rene Pinto — the only catcher currently on Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster.
The Rays and Brewers agreed to terms on a swap Tuesday that sent catcher Alex Jackson to Tampa Bay in exchange for right-hander Evan McKendry.
Nashville Sounds The three-headed monster of Alex Jackson, Payton Henry, and Brian Navarreto are not just holding down catcher in Nashville; each has also seen at least nine games at DH.
June was an exciting month for prospect followers, as some of the higher ranked prospects had breakout months at the plate. We will look at the top five hitters for the month, as well as a few honorable mentions.
Despite a few moving pieces, the Brewers have retained a lot of their core players and are currently in line to compete for a playoff spot in 2023. However, there is one position that they should look to address during the Winter Meetings.
The Brewers have outrighted catcher Alex Jackson, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jackson, 27 later this month, spent time in the majors with the Braves and Marlins prior to this season.
The Milwaukee Brewers may be looking to buy while also selling off some of their most noteworthy players ahead of the trade deadline.
Narvaez returns from a COVID-related absence, but another Brewers catcher is now sidelined Prior to Thursday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals, the Brewers activated catcher Omar Narvaez from the COVID-19 injured list.
Milwaukee has officially optioned two players to their Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds. This move comes after the Brewers 2-0 loss to the Cubs on Sunday afternoon.
Plus, top prospect Abner Uribe undergoes surgery The Brewers have made their first in-season roster move of 2022, recalling catcher Alex Jackson from Triple-A Nashville.
Moves come in wake of Pedro Severino’s suspension The Brewers made a pair of moves Wednesday, acquiring catchers Victor Caratini and Alex Jackson in trades with the Padres and Marlins, respectively.
Jackson has one option year remaining, so the Brewers can stash him in Nashville for the rest of this season.
The Marlins catcher won’t be a playable big leaguer unless he gets his K% under control. The Marlins’ trade deadline acquisition of Alex Jackson was unpopular yet somewhat understandable.
Jackson is still pretty rough around the edges. Acquired from the Braves in exchange for Adam Duvall prior to the 2021 trade deadline, Alex Jackson was seen as a contender to provide short-term help for the Marlins’ catching situation.
Atlanta's decision to re-acquire Duvall comes after it acquired outfielder Eddie Rosario from the Cleveland Indians.
Atlanta reunites with their former outfielder, who will bring some much-needed power to left field. The Braves have acquired outfielder Adam Duvall from the Miami Marlins in exchange for catcher Alex Jackson.
Jackson has picked up 50 MLB plate appearances over the last two seasons.
With Opening Day just a day away, the Braves have made their intentions clear — Alex Jackson will begin the season as the team’s second catcher behind Travis d’Arnaud.
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