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Rays Acquire Alex Jackson

By Nick Deeds | August 1, 2023 at 7:10pm CDT

The Rays and Brewers agreed to terms on a minor swap earlier today that sent catcher Alex Jackson to Tampa Bay in exchange for right-hander Evan McKendry. The Rays have announced the swap.

Jackson, 27, was the sixth selection overall in the 2014 draft by the Mariners and made his big league debut with the Braves in 2019. Though he’s appeared in the majors every season since then, he’s never managed to stick on a big league roster or hit in the majors, with a career slash line of just .141/.243/.227 in 185 major league plate appearances. He’s hit better in the minor leagues, with a career slash line of .244/.327/.523 in 905 trips to the plate at the Triple-A level. Between those minor league results, his previous draft pedigree, and his relative youth, Jackson is an interesting depth addition for a Rays club that needed additional catching depth after Francisco Mejia went on the injured list with a sprained knee two weeks ago.

To acquire Jackson, they’ll part with McKendry, a 25-year-old pitching prospect the club selected in the ninth round of the 2019 draft. With a career 4.00 ERA in 110 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level and a 23.6% strikeout rate during that time, McKendry figures to provide the Brewers with upper-level pitching depth going forward, a particularly valuable commodity given right-hander Julio Teheran’s recent placement on the injured list. While the Rays have dealt with plenty of pitching injuries of their own, McKendry’s loss is made up for by today’s acquisition of right-hander Adrian Sampson, to say nothing of yesterday’s blockbuster that brought back Aaron Civale.

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  1. Captain-Judge99

    2 months ago

    When is the trading deadline over at 12AM?

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    • briar-patch thatcher

      2 months ago

      The SpongeBob pajamas reek of projection, albeit humorous.

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      Reply
    • seandubbs

      2 months ago

      If you’re not of the 40 man you can still be traded at any time. They did this deal earlier today it’s just now being reported here.

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      • Bob Sacamano 310

        2 months ago

        Does that mean a player who is DFA’d can be dealt? As long as it’s within 10 days or whatever?

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    • mgomrjsurf

      2 months ago

      I second Midnight then they would of been more Trades.

      Reply
    • Captain-Judge99

      2 months ago

      What kinda sick pervert are you little Stevie? Did you pee yourself again?

      1
      Reply
      • paleobros

        2 months ago

        Jeez Louise you guys

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        Reply
      • Captain-Judge99

        2 months ago

        Little Stevie, stop playing with your dingy!

        1
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      • Captain-Judge99

        2 months ago

        That’s a lot better then humping your pillow thinking about the whole Cardinal roster, right? Just get bigger little stevie! How’s the grow up plan going for you? Lol.

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        Reply
  2. brewers214

    2 months ago

    this swap makes sense for both teams

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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      2 months ago

      nothing for nothing = nothing
      A deal for both sides
      Great song by Billy Preston

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      • DCartrow

        2 months ago

        I was thinking Plaque Psoriasis commercial.

        Nothing is Everything.

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  3. paleobros

    2 months ago

    Sure why not

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  4. ccahoe02

    2 months ago

    I wouldn’t have thought it would have taken much to get Gomes or Grandal but maybe I’m wrong

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    • ahh

      2 months ago

      Rays value good defense in their catchers so probably had no interest in Grandal.

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      • BombFlorida

        2 months ago

        Then why would they value Jackson? He just has a great arm, and not much else on the defensive side. Unless he drastically changed as a player since he left the Braves.

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  5. Cohn Joppolella

    2 months ago

    Totally forgot about this guy.

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  6. YourDreamGM

    2 months ago

    I liked Milwaukee deadline. Another win here. Free minor league arm for a catcher you don’t need. Why not.

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  7. OIC2021

    2 months ago

    I think I’ll like the big Mc

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  8. bravesfan

    2 months ago

    Alex Jackson…. Does pretty well in the minors, just can’t do anything in the pros. Literally anything

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