Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Minnesota Twins Bolster Catching Depth with Alex Jackson Trade
The Minnesota Twins got a new catcher, Alex Jackson, from the Baltimore Orioles.
He will help them because they didn't have a good backup catcher after Christian Vázquez left.
Jackson is 30 years old and has hit many home runs in the past.
The Twins also let go of an outfielder named DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and kept a reliever named Justin Topa on their team.
Minnesota Twins acquired catcher Alex Jackson from Baltimore Orioles
Trade addresses backup catching role after Christian Vázquez's departure
Jackson, 30, brings experience and power potential to Twins
Twins designate outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for assignment to make room
Reliever Justin Topa signed to a new 2026 deal
- Who
- Minnesota Twins, Alex Jackson, Baltimore Orioles
- What
- Trade for catcher Alex Jackson
- When
- Friday, contract tender deadline
- Where
- Minnesota Twins organization
- Why
- To strengthen catching depth after Christian Vázquez's departure
- Player Acquired
- Alex Jackson
- Player Given Up
- Payton Eeles
- Position
- Catcher
- Age
- 30
- Home Runs in 2025
- 5
- 40-Man Roster Move
- Designated DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for assignment