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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 23: Luke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the dugout after being relieved during the seventh inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on October 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves beat the Athletics by a score of 5-1 (at home) in Georgia.
The Braves are now 4-2 in their first six games of the 2026 MLB season.
Braves World Series Champion Is Still An MLB Free Agent
GettyJoc Pederson #22, Luke Jackson #77, and Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate on the field after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
With the season underway, it’s worth noting that former Braves pitcher Luke Jackson still remains a free agent.
He is available to sign with any team in the MLB.
The 34-year-old is coming off a season where he went 2-5 with a 4.06 ERA in 52 games for the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers.
@DetroitTigersPR wrote (on August 8): “RHP Codi Heuer has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo. He will wear uniform #57 and be available for tonight’s game.
RHP Luke Jackson has been designated for assignment.”
Jackson’s MLB Career
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the 8th inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Jackson was picked in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He spent the first two seasons of his career playing for the Rangers.
Following the Rangers, Jackson had the longest single run of his career (five seasons) with the Braves.
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the seventh inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on October 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
During the 2021 season, Jackson went 2-2 with a 1.98 ERA in 71 games for Atlanta.
He also helped the franchise win the World Series Championship that year.
GettyJorge Soler #12 and Luke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Six to win the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
Over 390 games, Jackson has played for the Rangers, Braves, Mariners, Giants and Tigers (ten seasons).
He has gone 24-16 with a 4.22 ERA.
Jackson could still be a good addition to many bullpens around the MLB.
Braves Right Now
GettyManager Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves have one of the most talented rosters in the National League, but they are coming off a season where they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Following their series with the Athletics, the Braves will now visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
