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Dodgers Recall Andre Jackson

Sports and Recreation

August 9, 2022

From: Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Andre Jackson and placed right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte on the injured list with right elbow tightness.

Jackson, 26, returns for his second stint with the Dodgers this season. He has not appeared in a Major League game this season and he is 1-6 with a 5.20 ERA (32 ER/55.1 IP) and 59 strikeouts at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He made his Major League debut last season with the Dodgers, appearing in three games, allowing three runs in 11.2 innings, and striking out 10. He has been with the Dodgers’ organization since being drafted in the 12th round of the 2017 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Utah and he is a combined 16-18 with a 3.81 ERA (141 ER/333. 1 IP) and 379 strikeouts in 81 minor league games (77 starts).

Almonte, 28, owns a 1.15 ERA (4 ER/31.1 IP) and has one save in 29 games for the Dodgers this season. He has spent parts of four seasons in the Major Leagues with Colorado (2018-2021) and Los Angeles (2022) and he is a combined 4-4 with a 4.46 ERA (77 ER/155.1 IP) and 143 strikeouts. He made 11 appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, going 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA (6 ER/15.2 IP) and 25 strikeouts. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 17th round of the 2012 First Year Player Draft out of Christopher Columbus High School.