Alex Speas

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33+2⁄3 innings in 16 games (7 starts). [10] [11] Speas was transitioned to a full-time relief role in 2018, and went 2–0 with a 2.20 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 28+2⁄3 innings for the Hickory Crawdads of the Single–ASouth Atlantic League. [10] His season was cut short that June when he underwent Tommy John surgery after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint. [12] Speas spent the majority of the 2019 season rehabbing his elbow to full health, making just two appearances for the AZL Rangers. [13] Once returned to full health in 2019, Speas was clocked throwing as hard as 102 mph. [13] Speas did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] Speas split the 2021 season between the ACL Rangers and the with the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Central, going a combined 2–3 with an 11.15 ERA over 15+1⁄3 innings. [15]

Speas spent the 2022 season on the restricted list, as he stepped away from playing. He spent the year working as a coach/instructor at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina, which brands itself as an international boarding school and professional sports performance center. [16] He returned to the Rangers organization and was assigned back to Frisco to open the 2023 season. [17] He was promoted to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League on June 27, after posting a 3–0 record with a 0.64 ERA and 47 strikeouts over 28+1⁄3 innings. [18] After 5 games with Round Rock, on July 19, Texas selected Speas' contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. [19] [20] He made his MLB debut that day versus the Tampa Bay Rays, throwing 1+2⁄3 scoreless innings in relief. [21] He recorded 3 swinging strikeouts, including the first batter he faced, Wander Franco. [22] In only three games for Texas, he struggled to a 13.50 ERA with four strikeouts in two innings pitched. On September 30, Speas was designated for assignment following the promotion of Matt Bush. [23]

Chicago White Sox

On October 3, 2023, Speas was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox. [24] He was optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season. [25] On April 5, 2024, Speas was designated for assignment following the promotion of Robbie Grossman. [26]

Oakland Athletics

On April 6, 2024, Speas was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations; he was subsequently assigned to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. [27] In 9 games for Las Vegas, he struggled to an 11.32 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 10+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 8, Speas was designated for assignment by Oakland. [28]

Houston Astros

On May 10, 2024, Speas was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. [29]

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Alex Speas
Houston Astros – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (1998-03-04) March 4, 1998 (age 26)
Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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