The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Zach Jackson, their third-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, according to a report from Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi late Tuesday night.
Jackson was one of the Blue Jays’ most intriguing early-round selections given the immense ceiling of his raw potential. His ability to reach that potential has been hampered, however, by inconsistencies in his game and difficulties controlling his fastball.
Davidi adds that the Blue Jays are planning to use Jackson as a starting pitcher initially in hopes that a steady role will benefit him after bouncing back and forth between the rotation and bullpen at Arkansas.