Rangers sign Luke Jackson to one-year deal

The Texas Rangers have signed right-handed reliever Luke Jackson to a one-year major league contract, marking his return to the team that originally drafted him in 2010. Jackson, 33, previously played for the Rangers from 2015 to 2016 before being traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he became a key late-inning reliever, notably contributing to the Braves' 2021 World Series championship. After missing the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery, he struggled in 2023 with the San Francisco Giants and later returned to the Braves. Despite a challenging 2024 season with a 5.09 ERA, Jackson's prior performance, including a 1.98 ERA during the 2021 season, gives the Rangers hope for his potential impact in the bullpen. He will join other former Braves, Chris Martin and Jacob Webb, in Texas as the team aims to strengthen its relief options. Jackson expressed excitement about rejoining the Rangers, highlighting their commitment to winning as a motivating factor for his return.