GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -Zach Jackson will open the season as the final pitcher on the Cleveland Indians’ roster.
The left-hander was told Monday by manager Eric Wedge that he will be with the team when Cleveland opens the season in Texas against the Rangers on April 6.
Jackson began spring training in a competition for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, but Wedge liked the way the 25-year-old worked in relief. In six outings over 18 1-3 innings, he had a 6.87 ERA, but had a good walks-to-strikeouts ratio of four to 11.
In 19 career games, Jackson is 4-5 with a 5.49 ERA.
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