January 10, 2023 - BY Admin

Giants agree to 2-year deal with RHP Luke Jackson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Luke Jackson have agreed to terms on a two-year, $11.5 million contract.Jackson, 31, missed the whole 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on April 13. Jackson had a terrific season in 2021, assisting Atlanta in winning the World Series. In a career-high 71 games, he went 2-2 with a 1.98 ERA. He struck out 70 batters and walked 29 in 63 2-3 innings, ranking second in the majors with 31 holds. Jackson has a seven-year career record of 16-6 with a 4.24 ERA and 19 saves in 253 bullpen appearances for Texas and Atlanta.Jackson will receive $3 million in 2023 and $6.5 million in 2024 under the terms of the agreement revealed on Monday. There is a $7 million team option for 2025 with a $2 million buyout if San Francisco does not activate it. Jackson's 2025 club option basic salary may increase by up to $3.5 million for games played in 2024. If the club option is exercised, Jackson will additionally donate $15,000 to the Giants Community Fund in 2023, $32,500 in 2024, and $35,000 in 2025.In addition, the Giants executed a deal with the Phillies, getting left-hander Erik Miller in exchange for right-hander Yunior Marte. Miller, 24, was the Phillies' fourth-round pick out of Stanford in the 2019 draft and was regarded as their seventh-best prospect by MLB.com.