WASHINGTON– Veteran P Edwin Jackson has exercised his opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.
Jackson, 34, will become a free agent.
So far in 2018, Jackson made 10 starts at Triple-A for the Nationals with a 3.58 ERA and 47 strikeouts over nearly 56 innings.
Last year in 76 Major League innings split between the Baltimore Orioles and Nationals, Jackson went 5-6 with a 5.21 ERA over 76 innings.
