Reports: Twins to sign stingy reliever Jay Jackson
The Twins are close to signing right-handed reliever Jay Jackson, according to multiple reports. FanSided's Robert Murray reported the deal is pending a physical.
Jackson, 36, had a 2.12 earned-run average last season for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 29 2/3 innings, Jackson allowed just 18 hits and eight runs — seven earned — while striking out 27. He further bolsters a Twins bullpen that's projected by FanGraphs to be the best in baseball.
Jackson played in Japan for a while, but since he's returned in 2021, he has a 2.73 ERA. Over his five-year Major League Baseball career, he's recorded 107 strikeouts and holds a 3.50 ERA.
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jay Jackson (35) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sept. 29, 2023.
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