C - Minnesota Twins
- Age 30
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Alex Jackson had his contract purchased from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson has been added to the Twins' roster in place of Ryan Jeffers, who landed on the IL on Tuesday with a fractured hamate bone in his wrist. Jackson is likely to serve as the backup catcher to Victor Caratini until Jeffers returns.
The Twins sent C Alex Jackson outright to Triple-A St. Paul.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment by Minnesota. He will remain in the Twins organization.
Jackson was acquired from the Orioles via trade in November and signed to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, but the Twins later added Victor Caratini to serve as the backup catcher. Minnesota designated Jackson for assignment Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
If he clears waivers, Jackson could accept a Triple-A assignment and serve as the organization's third catcher. A trade also remains possible.
Alex Jackson avoided arbitration with the Minnesota Twins by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson, 30, has played parts of six seasons in the big leagues and has seen action with five different teams - Braves, Marlins, Brewers, Rays, and Orioles. The catcher played 36 games in Baltimore last season and hit .220 with five home runs and eight RBI. Jackson, who came over in a November trade, should serve as the Twins' backup catcher in 2026.
The Twins acquired C Alex Jackson from the Orioles for INF Payton Eeles.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson will compete to be the backup catcher behind Ryan Jeffers next season.
