The Athletics optioned Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was in the running for a reserve job but ultimately fell short. He will head to Las Vegas, where he'll provide depth at the corner infield and outfield spots.

Alexander (undisclosed) will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander exited Monday's game against the White Sox due to an unspecified issue, but his return to the lineup two days later implies he was dealing with just a minor health concern. The 28-year-old is battling for a utility role with the Athletics in spring training.

Alexander (undisclosed) left in the seventh inning of Monday's spring game against the White Sox, Jessica Kleinschmidt of the Oakland Athletics Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was subbed into Monday's game at the top of the seventh inning for JJ Bleday, but the former exited the game with an apparent injury shortly after and was replaced by Colby Halter. The nature of the injury should be announced shortly after the conclusion of Monday's contest.

The Athletics claimed Alexander off waivers Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was reported to have been released by the Royals on Tuesday after being designated for assignment, but the Athletics apparently put in a waiver claim instead. Alexander saw his first big-league action this season with eight games for Kansas City, but he's spent most of the campaign at the Triple-A level, where he has a .306/.354/.566 slash line with 17 homers in 83 contests.

The Royals released Alexander on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and is now out of the organization. The 28-year-old infielder has slashed .306/.354/.566 with 17 home runs this season at the Triple-A level, so he should be able to find a gig elsewhere on a minor-league contract.

Alexander was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander and Austin Nola were bumped to make room for waiver acquisitions Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman. Outside of four appearances with the big club this summer, Alexander has spent the year to date with Triple-A Omaha, slashing .306/.354/.566 with 17 homers and 55 RBI in 83 games. While he's old for the level at 28, his success in the minors this year could land Alexander on another team's 40-man roster.

The Royals optioned Alexander to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander appeared in four games with Kansas City after being called up June 24 but went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts during that stretch. He'll give up his spot on the active roster to Adam Frazier (thumb), who's being reinstated from the IL.

Alexander is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

After starting each of the first two games upon his recall, the left-handed hitting Alexander has now been out of the lineup for three straight, and they've all been against righties. Nick Loftin is again handling third base and looks to be the preferred option of the two at the hot corner.

Alexander is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After being called up from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Alexander started at third base in the first two games of the Royals' series with the Marlins, going 0-for-6 with a pair of strikeouts. He'll take a seat Wednesday while Nick Loftin occupies third base, and it's possible the two could be part of a timeshare at the hot corner until Michael Massey is cleared to play the infield again after he served as Kansas City's designated hitter in his first two games back from the injured list.

The Royals selected Alexander's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander, 27, has hit .323/.369/.555 with nine home runs this season at Omaha. This will be the first stint in the big leagues for the utility player.