Alex Jackson’s wild ride back to the Twins roster after being designated for assignment just three days prior has fans buzzing — and not just because he’s a solid hitter against lefties. Sent down to Triple-A after waivers, he chose to stay with the team rather than risk losing his $1.35M salary, waiting for his shot. With Austin Martin sidelined by a hamstring strain, Jackson’s back — but don’t expect him to take over in center field. Manager Derek Shelton confirmed he’s only a pinch-hit outfield option if needed, not a long-term solution. New to the Twins this year via trade from Baltimore, Jackson was originally penciled in as backup catcher — then bumped to third-string after Victor Caratini signed. Despite limited playing time, he’s been elite against lefties (.303/.374 OPS), but with Ryan Jeffers healthy, his role looks capped for the rest of the season.
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