Alexy signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Dec. 19.
Alexy began the 2023 season at Triple-A Charlotte in the White Sox organization but was released after collecting a 12.00 ERA and ugly 21:41 K:BB over 21 innings. He then resurfaced in independent ball with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs but wasn't much better for them, posting an 11.81 ERA and 8:11 K:BB across 5.1 frames. Alexy is still just 25 and was once considered a decent prospect, so the Twins figured he was worth a shot in hopes that he'll solve his control problems.
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A.J. Alexy: Cut loose by Pale Hose
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The White Sox released Alexy on July 1.
Alexy made nine appearances (four starts) in the majors with the Rangers between the past two seasons, but he never reached the big leagues with the White Sox, who picked him up on a waiver claim in January. The 25-year-old right-hander struggled to a 12.00 ERA and 2.57 WHIP in 21 innings at Triple-A Charlotte this season prior to being cut loose.
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White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Sent outright to Triple-A
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Alexy was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Alexy is now off the 40-man roster. The right-hander has struggled mightily in four appearances with Charlotte in 2023 with a 15.30 ERA and ugly 10:18 K:BB over 10 innings of work. He'll provide organizational depth as long as he remains a member of the organization.
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White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
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Alexy was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox on Monday.
Alexy made just one appearance in the Cactus League, and he allowed two runs in 0.2 innings of work with two walks. The right-hander will likely see time with the White Sox before the end of 2023 as an up-and-down arm who offers no fantasy relevance.
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White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Lit up in spring debut
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Alexy (oblique) made his spring debut in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers in Cactus League play, retiring two batters while allowing two runs on three hits and two walks.
Though Alexy appears to have moved past the left oblique issue that first popped up earlier in this month, his poor showing in his debut won't help his chances of breaking camp as a member of Chicago's Opening Day roster. Alexy still has a minor-league option remaining, and if demoted to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the season, he could fill a spot in the affiliate's rotation.
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White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Slowed by oblique issue
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Alexy has been delayed by a left oblique issue this spring but could appear in a game by the end of the week, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Alexy was claimed off waivers by the White Sox in late January. In 30 innings for the Rangers over the past two seasons, he owns a 23:26 K:BB and a 6.30 ERA. He's likely ticketed to open the year in the Triple-A rotation or possibly as a long reliever at the major-league level.
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Twins' A.J. Alexy: Booted off 40-man roster
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Alexy was designated for assignment Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
This move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Michael Taylor, who was acquired from the Royals on Monday in exchange for Steven Cruz and Evan Sisk. Alexy appeared in five games for the Rangers in 2022, allowing nine runs on 10 hits and nine walks while fanning six over seven innings of work. He was then traded to the Twins from the Rangers on Jan. 10.
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Twins' A.J. Alexy: Headed to Minnesota
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Alexy was acquired by the Twins from the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for Cristian Jimenez.
Alexy has bounced around from the Rangers to the Nationals and now to the Twins over the last month. The right-hander struggled both at the minor- and major-league level in 2022, but he's just 24 and has some bat-missing ability. Alexy also has an option remaining, which surely appealed to the Twins.
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Nationals' A.J. Alexy: Loses 40-man spot
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The Nationals designated Alexy for assignment Wednesday.
Claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Dec. 13, Alexy lasted less than a month on Washington's 40-man roster before ceding his spot to newly signed first baseman/designated hitter Dominic Smith. Assuming he passes through the waiver wire this time around without being scooped up by another organization, the 24-year-old right-hander should still get the opportunity to attend big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee while attempting to stake his claim to a back-end rotation spot for the rebuilding Nationals.
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Nationals' A.J. Alexy: Claimed off waivers
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Alexy was claimed off waivers by the Nationals on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Alexy had been designated for assignment for the Rangers last week to make room on the 40-man roster for Andrew Heaney. The right-hander has struggled during his time in the majors and also last year at Triple-A Round Rock, but he has some swing-and-miss ability.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Called up Monday
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Alexy was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Alexy served as the 29th man during a doubleheader against the Marlins on Sept. 12, and he allowed four runs on a hit and three walks while striking out one in one-third of an inning during an appearance in the twin bill. He was sent to the minors afterward, but he'll be available for the major-league club over the final few days of the regular season.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Back in minors
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Alexy was sent back down to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Alexy was called up to serve as Texas' 29th man during Monday's doubleheader. He pitched one-third of an inning and gave up four earned runs in a nightcap loss to Miami. Alexy may finish the season in Round Rock following his shaky performance.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Joins big leagues for doubleheader
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Alexy was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Alexy will serve as the Rangers' 29th man for Monday's split doubleheader with the Marlins. The right-hander has appeared in three games this season, surrendering five runs on nine hits and six walks while striking out five over 6.2 innings. Alexy will likely return to Round Rock following Monday's contests.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Sent down by Texas
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Alexy was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Alexy was called up at the end of August, and he gave up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two in 2.1 innings in his lone appearance during his stint with the big-league club. The right-hander will head back to the minors after Cole Ragans (calf) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Back in majors
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The Rangers recalled Alexy from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
The right-hander, who has allowed three runs across two big-league relief appearances this season, rejoins the Rangers to replace Josh Sborz (elbow) in the bullpen. Alexy has never pitched particularly well in the big leagues and figures to handle low-leverage innings for however long he's at the MLB level.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Sent to Triple-A
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Alexy was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old was recalled by the Rangers late last week and picked up a win Monday after firing 2.1 scoreless frames against the Twins, but he'll head back to the minors with Dennis Santana (ankle) returning from the injured list. Alexy allowed three runs in two innings during his only other big-league appearance this year.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Earns win in MLB return
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Alexy (1-0) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win over the Twins on Monday.
Alexy made his first appearance since being called up late last week. He's shifted to a long-relief role after being groomed as a starter. The results have been slightly better since the transition -- a 4.57 ERA out of the bullpen compared to 6.86 as a starter -- but it's uncertain if the 24-year-old right-hander will remain a reliever.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Back in big-league bullpen
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Alexy was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
He made one appearance in the majors this season in mid-July, giving up three earned runs with more walks (three) than strikeouts (two) in two innings against the Mariners. Alexy, who should work in low-leverage situations, has a 6.27 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and an 87:47 K:BB in 84.2 innings at Triple-A.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Makes MLB debut as reliever
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Alexy allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two over two-plus innings in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Mariners.
Alexy, who was recently shifted from starter to reliever in the minors, made his bullpen debut for the Rangers. He made it through the sixth and seventh innings unscathed but left a bases-loaded, none-out mess in the eighth inning for Jose Leclerc, who ceded a grand slam to Julio Rodriguez. The Mariners averaged an exit velocity of 96 mph with an expected batting average of .413 on balls in play off Alexy.
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Rangers' A.J. Alexy: Promoted from Round Rock
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The Rangers recalled Alexy from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Alexy made all five of his appearances with the Rangers in 2021 as a starter or primary pitcher out of the bullpen, but after failing to find much success out of the Round Rock rotation earlier this season, he was recently moved into a relief role. The 24-year-old right-hander is thus in line to join the Rangers as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen, though manager Chris Woodward is unlikely to immediately entrust Alexy with high-leverage work.
