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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 17: Luke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after he gave up a double to Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers that scored two runs in the seventh inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the New York Mets will continue their series with the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
Ahead of the game, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported the news that Luke Jackson is opting out of his minor league contract with the organization.
Sammon wrote: “Veteran reliever Luke Jackson is opting out of his minor-league deal with the Mets, league sources said.”
Veteran reliever Luke Jackson is opting out of his minor-league deal with the Mets, league sources said.
Jackson had appeared in eight Minor League games this season.
He went 0-1 with a 7.04 ERA.
Jackson’s Background
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates on the field after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
Jackson was picked in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He spent the first two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers.
Following Texas, Jackson pitched five seasons for the Atlanta Braves.
During the 2021 season, he went 2-2 with a 1.98 ERA (and the Braves won the World Series).
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Will Smith #51 on the field after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar