Luke Jackson Stats

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson has been placed on the paternity leave list on Thursday. He can be absent from the team up to three days, but often times players don't use that much time. In a corresponding move, right-hander Chris Martin (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He missed each of the last two weeks due to shoulder inflammation. Martin has a 4.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 27/6 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings this year. There isn't much fantasy value here, but the Braves are certainly happy to have a fresh arm in their bullpen.

3 days ago

Demoted after Atlanta acquired Shane Greene from Detroit, Luke Jackson was called on Sunday to preserve a 5-4 Braves lead over the Marlins. Jackson made things interesting, with Isan Diaz singling but being thrown out trying to advance, followed by two two-out infield singles. But Jackson then got Harold Ramirez to fly out and earned his first save since July 15. Whether Jackson was used because of Greene's recent struggles or only because Greene had pitched the previous two days is unknown, but Jackson is should be a speculative add in most leagues until the situation becomes clearer.

over a year ago

After giving up five runs in his past two appearances, Atlanta reliever Luke Jackson was replaced as the closer by the Braves in favor of trade acquisition Shane Greene. Jackson bounced back with gusto on Saturday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in his first appearance since the demotion, striking out the side in the 10th inning after Greene blew the save in the ninth. He'd then pick up the win after Ronald Acuna hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the inning. Jackson will remain in a setup role for now but if Greene struggles then he could find himself with another opportunity.

over a year ago