The New York Yankees confirmed on Sunday that they have traded catcher Alex Jackson to the Baltimore Orioles. In return, the Yankees will receive international signing bonus pool money, as well as a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Jackson, 29, was previously acquired by the Yankees on December 20, 2024, in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds where the Yankees sent catcher Jose Trevino to Cincinnati along with right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz. This season, Jackson has played 44 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he recorded a batting average of .226, along with 10 home runs, seven doubles, and one triple, totaling 34 RBI. During spring training with the Yankees, however, his performance was less remarkable; he managed only a .214 batting average with a single home run and two doubles over 14 games.
Jackson was originally drafted by the Seattle Mariners as the sixth overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2019, spending parts of three seasons with them. Following that, he was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Adam Duvall and played 42 games during the 2021 season. Since then, Jackson has been involved in multiple trades, including a brief tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers and most recently, the Tampa Bay Rays, where he had a challenging 2024 season, hitting just .122 with 12 RBI in 58 games.
This trade indicates the Yankees’ strategy to capitalize on their player assets, as they continue to strengthen their roster. Jackson’s career trajectory showcases his resilience and adaptability in navigating the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
The move could open up new opportunities for Jackson with the Orioles, allowing him to reinvent himself and make an impact in the big leagues once again. The trade reflects the ongoing dynamics and strategic approaches teams are taking as they evaluate their rosters in pursuit of success.