Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles and Alex Jackson
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Ryan Jeffers is Minnesota's No. 1 catcher, but with Christian Vazquez gone the Twins have reportedly made a trade for the Orioles for a guy who could wind up as Jeffers' backup in 2026. According to multiple reports, the Twins have traded minor league ...
Eeles slashed .253/.379/.321 with four homers and 21 stolen bases over 86 contests at Triple-A St. Paul in 2025. The 5-foot-5 utility player is capable of handling most positions, giving the Orioles some versatile depth at Triple-A Norfolk.
Journeyman catcher Alex Jackson will have a new home in 2026 after a trade between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins.
In a significant move for the upcoming season, the Minnesota Twins have acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Payton Eeles. This transaction reflects the Twins' strategy to bolster their roster while avoiding arbitration with right-hander Justin Topa.
The Orioles tendered first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and several of their other arbitration-eligible players their contracts for 2026.