Orioles Make Trade Sending Catcher to Twins
Summary
The Orioles traded catcher Alex Jackson to the Minnesota Twins for prospect Payton Eeles. Jackson has not been a key player for the Orioles and Eeles adds depth to the Orioles' roster. The Twins also made room for Jackson by designating outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for assignment.Key Facts
- The Orioles traded Alex Jackson to the Twins for Payton Eeles.
- Alex Jackson, 29, was eligible for salary arbitration this winter.
- Jackson has a career batting average of .153 in 160 MLB games.
- Payton Eeles, 26, was not on the Twins' 40-man roster.
- Eeles played second base, shortstop, and left field in minor league games.
- In 2025, Eeles had knee surgery and later played 86 games with a .701 OPS.
- The Twins designated outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for assignment to make room for Jackson.
- The last trade between these teams was in August 2022.
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