A’s trade Jackson to Blue Jays

Posted: 4:00 AM CDT Sunday, May. 12, 2019

OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Edwin Jackson, who helped Oakland reach the playoffs last season by going 6-3 in 17 starts, was traded Saturday to Toronto for cash considerations, the A’s announced.

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Jackson signed a minor-league deal with the A’s in April.

In two starts with Triple-A Las Vegas, he was 0-0 with an 8.38 ERA. He also made one start with the Class A Stockton Ports, allowing two runs over five innings.

The move was announced after pregame media availability.

When Jackson rejoined the A’s last month, Melvin said, “This guy meant so much to us last year. Performance is one thing, but what he meant on the off days when he wasn’t pitching, he was the biggest cheerleader and one of the guys everybody rallied around.

“There are certain guys who are more important in the clubhouse. From day one that he got to us, he was that impactful. He’s going to be terrific to have here.”

If called up, the Blue Jays will be Jackson’s MLB-record 14th organization.