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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] He made one appearance for Houston, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts in two innings of relief against the Minnesota Twins. Speas was designated for assignment following the promotion of Bryan King on June 22. [30]

Boston Red Sox

On June 29, 2024, Speas was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox and assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. [31] He was designated for assignment by Boston on July 27, after struggling to a 20.25 ERA in four games for Worcester. [32] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 30. [33] He became a free agent after the season. [34]

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Alex Speas
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1998-03-04) March 4, 1998 (age 26)
Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 19, 2023, for the Texas Rangers