Pitchers and catchers have already reported to AmFam Fields of Phoenix for Spring Training with the Milwaukee Brewers, but there will soon be another hurler joining the group of non-roster invitees vying for a spot with the team when they head north to begin the regular season. Earlier today, the club announced a minor league deal with right-handed reliever Jay Jackson:
Jay Jackson, who thrived pitching in Japan after stint with Padres, gets $1M on minors deal with Brewers if he’s in majors
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 15, 2019
Jackson, 31, was originally a ninth round pick by the Chicago Cubs back in 2008 out of Furman University.