What looked to be a homecoming for Austin Jackson never got off the ground, and the Texas Rangers ended any chance of a local-kid-comes-home story line Wednesday when they designated the Denton native for assignment.
The Rangers never intended on giving Jackson playing time after acquiring him Sunday from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that also included right-handed reliever Cory Gearrin and righty prospect Jason Bahr.
The Rangers now have 10 days to trade, release or outright Jackson to the minors. He has the right to refuse outright assignment and to become a free agent.