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White Sox Claim A.J. Alexy From Twins

By Darragh McDonald | January 30, 2023 at 2:50pm CDT

The White Sox announced that they have claimed right-hander A.J. Alexy off waivers from the Twins. He had been designated for assignment by Minnesota last week when that club acquired Michael A. Taylor from the Royals.

Alexy, 25 in April, was with the Rangers for the past few years, coming from the Dodgers in the 2017 Yu Darvish trade, but has been moving around quite a bit on the waiver wire this winter. Texas designated him for assignment in December and he went to the Nationals on a waiver claim. The Nats also designated him for assignment a few weeks later and dealt him to the Twins for pitching prospect Cristian Jimenez. The Twins improved their pitching depth by acquiring Pablo López from the Marlins and seemingly felt less need to hang onto Alexy, sending him into DFA limbo last week.

The righty is likely continuing to attract clubs for a few reasons. For one thing, he still has an option year and can be kept in the minors. Starting pitching depth is a perpetual concern around the league and Alexy can be useful in that regard. He also had a really strong showing in 2021, posting a 1.66 ERA in the minors over 65 innings, striking out 29.8% of batters faced. He did walk 10.6% of opponents but still impressed enough to make his major league debut, putting up a 4.70 ERA in 23 innings there.

2022 was a rough year for Alexy, as his four MLB appearances resulted in an ERA of 11.57. He spent most of the year in Triple-A but posted a 5.91 ERA down there. However, he’s still quite young and, as mentioned, still has an option year. He also has just 55 days of MLB service time, meaning he can still be affordably retained for the foreseeable future.

For the White Sox, they will likely have Dylan Cease, Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn and Michael Kopech taking up four spots in their rotation, but there’s uncertainty around who will be joining them. Mike Clevinger was signed to a one-year deal to fill out the squad but it was recently reported that he’s under investigation for domestic violence allegations. It’s unclear when that investigation will be completed, but it’s possible that Clevinger will be suspended at some point or perhaps placed on administrative leave while the investigation progresses. The club’s options on the 40-man roster to help out include Davis Martin, Jonathan Stiever and Jason Bilous, with Alexy now added into the mix. That latter group will presumably be competing in spring for either an immediate job in the rotation or one down the line as injuries inevitably pop up through the season.

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  1. 3768902

    2 months ago

    My goodness, Yankees need to do humanity a favor and trade for this guy – just so he has to shave that thing!

    Reply
    • acoss13

      2 months ago

      I actually hate that policy that Steinbrenner instituted. I find it really dumb, but whatever I don’t go for the Yankees.

      Reply
    • friendly illinois brethren

      2 months ago

      Leave Ronald McDonald’s son alone!

      Reply
  2. deGrom Texas Ranger

    2 months ago

    This reminds me of Adam Rosales. Texas and Oakland kept designating him and then claiming him. It was hilarious.

    Reply
  3. Stan Konit

    2 months ago

    Meet the new baddest man on the South Side of town.

    Reply
    • avenger65

      2 months ago

      Typical of the Sox this off season
      They’ve been picking up minor leaguers and minor leaguers. Now they sign a player who’s been dfa’d twice, including once by the Nats, the worst team in baseball last season. I’m convinced now that the Sox are again rebuilding six years after the start of their last rebuild. Thanks, Jerry.

      Reply
  4. This one belongs to the Reds

    2 months ago

    He’s going to be one of those guys who has a closet full of different uniforms.

    Reply
    • acoss13

      2 months ago

      He’s got command issues from a quick look at his stats. He’s young, maybe the White Sox can unlock him?

      Reply
  5. beanball

    2 months ago

    Guys he’s from Honeybrook, PA. He’s not that far from Amish country, so that explains the beard. He grew up about 20 mins from me.

    Reply
    • Spaced-Cowboy

      2 months ago

      So he’s only 20 minutes outside reality

      Reply
    • Armaments216

      2 months ago

      Is that 20 minutes by horse or buggy?

      Reply
    • friendly illinois brethren

      2 months ago

      Caught a Pirates game during his Rumspringa and never looked back.

      Reply
  6. ChrisInDallas

    2 months ago

    Perfect so we can hear Hawk scream “alexxxxxay!”

    Reply
    • IronBallsMcGinty

      2 months ago

      Hawk’s been retired for a few years now. They have Jason Benetti on the play by play. Ask Dogbone, he loves him.

      Reply
      • acoss13

        2 months ago

        I enjoy both Jason and Steve, and Hawk was fun to hear how he’d fanboy over calls that he didn’t like lol

        Reply
      • CalcetinesBlancos

        2 months ago

        Ah yes, Dogbone is definitely the “old man yelling at cloud” of MLBTR.

        Reply
        • Dogbone

          2 months ago

          Mr Blancos
          How’s your man Grandal doing these days, lol. What’s your thoughts, will he start more than 60 games behind the plate? You were a pretty staunch supporter of ‘Yas’.

      • #1WhiteSoxFan

        2 months ago

        Jason will soon do the play by play for “The Big Game”.
        Every time I turn a game on TV, Jason is there. Multiple sports announcer.

        Reply
        • avenger65

          2 months ago

          With Jason’s weekend commitments to the national game and college football and basketball, and Stoney’s frequent week long vacations, the team is hardly together anymore. And to NBC Sports Chicago, please oh please do not use Gordon Beckham anymore!

        • bart i.

          2 months ago

          Why? The guy is funny and knows actual facts of the game.

        • CluHaywood

          2 months ago

          No, I agree with avenger. Gordon Beckham isn’t really that good. He is new to broadcasting, so I gave him some leeway, but he is not great at all.

  7. mydogcrowder

    2 months ago

    Since we’re in the AL Central, anyone see that John Adams the Cleveland drummer passed away?

    Reply
    • #1WhiteSoxFan

      2 months ago

      Bobby Hull, too!
      The “Golden Jet”!

      Reply
  8. hyraxwithaflamethrower

    2 months ago

    Some sort of weird moss is growing on his chin. I’m not lichen it.

    Reply

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