Luke Jackson agreed to a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners and debuted for Triple-A Tacoma, allowing two runs in one inning. The Rangers previously signed Jackson to a one-year, $1.5MM deal with an additional $450K in incentives before designating and releasing him in July; he then signed with the Tigers and appeared in three games (4 1/3 innings) before electing free agency. If promoted, Seattle would owe only a prorated minimum while Texas remains responsible for most of his original salary. Jackson owns a 4.54 ERA in 39 2/3 innings this year with 24 walks and 28 strikeouts, a 52.5% grounder rate and a .267 BABIP. Strong seasons in 2021 and 2023 contrast with a 2022 Tommy John recovery and declining results since.
The Rangers signed Jackson to a one-year, $1.5MM free agent deal back in February, plus he added another $450K to his salary by reaching innings-based incentives thresholds. Jackson was designated for assignment and then released in late July, then quickly joined the Tigers on another guaranteed deal. This tenure in Motown lasted just three appearances and 4 1/3 innings before Jackson was DFA'ed again, and he elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate.
As one might expect from the three-team tour, it hasn't been a terribly productive year for Jackson on the mound. Jackson has a 4.54 ERA over 39 2/3 combined innings with Texas and Detroit, with almost as many walks (24) as strikeouts (28). The lack of results have come despite Jackson's usual success at keeping the ball on the ground, as he has a 52.5% grounder rate and a favorable .267 BABIP.
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