METS ACQUIRE MINOR LEAGUE INF JEREMIAH JACKSON FROM THE ANGELS
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 1, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired minor league infielder Jeremiah Jackson from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone and cash considerations.
Jackson, 23, ranked as the ninth-best prospect in the Angels system according to MLB Pipeline. Prior to this season, he was rated by Baseball America as the best power hitter in the Angels organization. This year at Double-A Rocket City, he slashed .248/.321/.447 with 15 doubles, one triple, 15 homers, 56 RBI, 46 runs scored and 21 stolen bases in 82 appearances. In 328 career minor league games, Jackson has posted an .816 OPS. He was selected by the Angels in the second round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.
Leone, 31, made 31 appearances for the Mets after signing with the club on May 4, posting a 1-3 record and 4.40 ERA (15 ER/30.2 IP) with 11 walks and 33 strikeouts.
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