Edwin Jackson to Play for Record 14th MLB Team After Trade to Blue Jays from A's

As injuries continue to mount in their starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays have added Edwin Jackson to provide support. 

The Blue Jays announced Saturday they acquired Jackson from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations. 

Jackson could set a Major League Baseball record if the Blue Jays add him to their 25-man roster. He is currently tied with former reliever Octavio Dotel for most teams played for (13)

The Blue Jays currently have three healthy starters in their rotation. Matt Shoemaker and Clay Buchholz are on the 10-day injury list. Thomas Pannone is a swingman who can start, but his best role is out of the bullpen. 

Jackson's 2019 season got off to a delayed start when he re-signed with the A's on a minor league deal in April. The 35-year-old has a 6.75 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 14.2 innings over three starts between High-A and Triple-A. 

When Jackson was in the big leagues last year, he was a key piece of Oakland's run to the postseason. The right-hander posted a 3.33 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP in 92 innings. 

Toronto is immersed in a rebuild, so it just needs to find reliable pitchers who can take the ball every fifth day. Jackson can provide the team quality innings to make it through the season.