A.J. Alexy SP FA Sat 12/23/23 6:52 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
Alexy signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Dec. 19.
EDGE Analysis
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 in posting an 11.81 ERA and 8:11 across 5.1 frames. Alexy is still just 25 and formerly a decent prospect, so the Twins figured he was worth a shot in hopes that he'll solve his control problems.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Fri 7/14/23 2:59 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
The White Sox released Alexy on July 1.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Fri 4/28/23 7:04 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
Alexy was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Mon 3/20/23 7:26 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
Alexy was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Mon 3/20/23 1:29 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Sat 3/11/23 6:46 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Mon 1/30/23 3:22 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
The White Sox claimed Alexy off waivers from the Twins on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexy was booted off the Twins' 40-man roster last week after Minnesota acquired outfielder Michael Taylor. The right-hander appeared in five games for the Rangers in 2022 while allowing nine runs in seven innings. The White Sox may look to continue developing the 24-year-old as a starter, but the bullpen likely represents his most realistic path to seeing big-league action in 2023.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Mon 1/23/23 9:28 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
Alexy was designated for assignment Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Tue 1/10/23 1:49 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
Alexy was acquired by the Twins from the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for Cristian Jimenez.
EDGE Analysis
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.
A.J. Alexy SP FA Wed 1/4/23 2:25 PM
A.J. Alexy
SP FA
The Nationals designated Alexy for assignment Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.