"Stephens emerged from relative obscurity to become a semi-regular member of Atlanta's bullpen in 2022. After some time out of pro ball, the righty pitched in the Mexican League in 2021. He earned a minor league deal with the Braves in January 2022 and was promoted to the big-league club in April. Working primarily as a multi-inning reliever, Stephens delivered a respectable 3.69 ERA across 53 2/3 innings."
"He chipped in two saves (of the three-inning variety) and even made a spot-start in the final game of the season. Stephens' solid work in the bullpen resulted in an NLDS roster spot. He came through with two scoreless innings in Atlanta's Game 1 loss to Philadelphia. Stephens was largely squeezed out of a bullpen spot the next two seasons, making just eight appearances with the big-league club. He also missed time with multiple injuries."
Jackson Stephens signed with the Uni-Lions of Taiwan's CPBL for 2026 after being released by Triple-A Gwinnett to pursue the opportunity. Stephens rose to a semi-regular Atlanta bullpen role in 2022 after pitching in the Mexican League in 2021 and earning a Braves minor-league deal, posting a 3.69 ERA in 53 2/3 innings with two three-inning saves and a spot start, and earning an NLDS roster spot with two scoreless innings in Game 1. Injuries and competition limited his MLB appearances over the next two seasons. Stephens posted a 2.57 ERA across 49 innings for Gwinnett with opponents batting .202 before choosing to sign in Taiwan. Cincinnati drafted Stephens in the 18th round of 2012, and he reached the majors in 2017, recording a win in his first career start and a 4.83 ERA across parts of two seasons with Cincinnati.
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