The Giants released Jackson from his minor-league contract Aug. 23.

Jackson was released by the Athletics on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

The Athletics activated Jackson (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and returned him to Triple-A Las Vegas, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Jackson's contract was selected by the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics reassigned Jackson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Jackson signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Dec. 3.

Jackson cleared waivers and was returned to the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jackson was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday.

Jackson will start in center field and hit seventh Saturday against the Yankees, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jackson's chances of making the Opening Day roster increased after the Orioles released Alcides Escobar on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.