On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves played the second game of their series with the San Diego Padres in California.
They lost by a score of 7-6 (and have dropped the first two games in the series).
Braves World Series Champ Released
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves is taken out of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Also on Tuesday, news came out that a former Braves World Series Champion had been released by his current team.
The Kansas City Royals have let go of Luke Jackson.
MLB.com wrote: “Omaha Storm Chasers released RHP Luke Jackson.”
Jackson had been on a Minor League deal with Kansas City.
He went 1-0 with a 5.27 ERA in 10 Triple-A games for the franchise.
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Will Smith #51 on the field after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
Jackson had also spent time with the New York Mets organization this season.
The 34-year-old had been coming off a season where he played (in the MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners.
He went 2-5 with a 4.06 ERA in 52 games.
Looking At Jackson’s Entire Career
GettyLuke Jackson #77 of the Seattle Mariners reacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park on September 26, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
Jackson was picked in the 1st round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He has spent 10 total seasons in the MLB (also including a stop with the San Francisco Giants).
In 2021, Jackson won the World Series with the Braves (where he spent part of six seasons and had two stints).
Over 390 career games, he has gone 24-16 with a 4.22 ERA.
Braves Right Now
GettyManager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 48-30 record in 78 games.
They are just 3-7 over their last ten games.
Royals Right Now
GettyNick Loftin #12 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates scoring on a two-run double off the bat of Salvador Perez in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 23, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Royals are at the bottom of the American League Central with a 34-46 record in 80 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games.
Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Released By Current MLB Franchise