Zach Jackson

A's reliever Zach Jackson is scheduled to being throwing next week as he recovers from a right flexor tendon strain.

Fantasy Impact

Placed on the 15-day IL on May 19, Jackson has been shut down from throwing until he is pain-free. The right-hander worked to a 2.50 ERA across 19 appearances prior to hitting the shelf, notching one save in the process.

Zach Jackson recently had an MRI that revealed a right should strain. The plan is to currently have Jackson rest for a week and then begin rehabbing with the hope he can return before the end of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson has had an excellent rookie year, carrying a 3.00 ERA in 54 outings this season. The plan is to hopefully get Jackson back before the end of the season so he can finish out his rookie campaign. A’s manager Mark Kotsay did say that they will err on the side of caution though with the young right-handed.

Zach Jackson pitched one inning, allowing two walks, no hits, and no earned runs Wednesday. He struck out one Ranger to pick up his 24th hold of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson has a 2.74 ERA, .156 OBA, a 12.52 K/9 ratio, and a 6.26 BB/9 ratio in 46 innings through 51 outings. His 51 appearances is sixth most of any reliever in the AL this season. Jackson is a solid option for a league that rewards holds.

Zach Jackson pitched the ninth inning on Wednesday, striking out two as he went on to earn the save in the A's 3-1 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson earned a bounce back save on Wednesday which was good for his third save of the season. The Athletics' reliever is pitching to the tune of an 2.83 ERA with a WHIP of 1.26. The 27 year old can possibly be picked up in fantasy soon as he is likely poised to replace Lou Trivino as the teams main closer after Trivino's departure to New York.

Zach Jackson pitched the ninth inning on Saturday, giving up one hit and one earned run as he took the loss to the White Sox in a 3-2 game.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson took a hard loss on Saturday as he got walked off by his own doing which resulted from a wild pitch. The Athletics' reliever has just two saves on the season which leaves him in the category of irrelevance in fantasy.