On Monday, the Atlanta Braves have the time off following a three-game sequence with the Houston Astros in Texas.
The Braves swept the sequence (and clinched the Nationwide League East division title).
3-12 months Braves Participant All of a sudden Reduce By Present Workforce
Additionally on Monday, information got here out {that a} former Braves participant had been designate for task by the Minnesota Twins.
MLB.com wrote: “Minnesota Twins designated C Alex Jackson for task.”
Jackson had been in the course of his first season with the Twins.
He’s batting .304 with 21 hits, one house run, 5 RBIs and 12 runs in 33 video games this 12 months.
Will probably be fascinating to see if one other MLB crew claims him this week.
Social Media Reacts
Right here’s what individuals have been saying in regards to the information:
@tlschwerz: “Simply to be clear, the Twins DFA’d Alex Jackson and never a single MLB crew needed him. They then chosen him once more once more on August seventeenth whereas within the midst of a playoff race. Within the final month, he has taken up a roster spot whereas getting FOUR plate appearances. He has now been DFA’d once more. You can not make up how dangerous Zoll and Shelton are at this.”
Aaron Gleeman: “Alex Jackson was on the Twins’ energetic roster for 44 video games after August 1 and obtained a grand complete of 5 plate appearances whereas making zero begins.”
@thetwinsguy: “Love seeing Sabato get the decision up. Dude has deserved it for an extended whereas. The Alex Jackson state of affairs must be studied. Stored him round to sit down on the bench, holding different guys at AAA for months, after which simply DFA him because the season ends. Bizarre, bizarre group. #MNTwins”
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