R. J. Alaniz

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70+1⁄3 innings. [7] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [8]

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 14, 2017, Alaniz signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. [7] He split the 2018 season between the rookie–level GCL Rays, the High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs, the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, and the Triple–A Durham Bulls. He accumulated a 3–4 record with a 3.38 ERA in 42+2⁄3 innings. [7] Alaniz elected free agency following the season on November 2. [9]

Seattle Mariners

On November 15, 2018, Alaniz signed a major league contract with the Seattle Mariners. [10] He opened the 2019 season with the Tacoma Rainiers. [7]

On April 12, 2019, he was recalled to the major leagues for the first time. [11] He made his debut that night, allowing four runs over two innings of relief. [12] In 4 games with Seattle, Alaniz struggled to a 20.25 ERA.

Cincinnati Reds

On May 31, 2019, he was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds and optioned to the Louisville Bats. [13] Alaniz recorded a 5.40 ERA in 8 games with Reds. On December 9, Alaniz was outrighted off the Reds 40-man roster. [14]

On September 15, 2020, Alaniz was selected to the major league roster. [15] Alaniz did not make an appearance for Cincinnati in 2020 and was non-tendered by the Reds on December 2. On December 11, Alaniz re-signed with the Reds on a minor league contract. [16] He was assigned to Louisville to begin the 2021 season and posted a 2.25 ERA in 21 appearances. On July 19, 2021, Alaniz was selected to the active roster. [17] In 3 appearances for the Reds in 2021, Alaniz posted a 3.38 ERA with 3 strikeouts. On September 22, 2021, the Reds designated Alaniz for assignment. [18] On October 6, Alaniz elected free agency. [19]

Atlanta Braves

On January 24, 2022, Alaniz signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League for the 2022 season. [20] Prior to the start of the Mexican League season, on March 20, Alaniz signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. [21] In 20 games for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, Alaniz logged a 3–1 record and 3.81 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 26.0 innings of work. He elected free agency on November 10. [22]

Acereros de Monclova

On February 3, 2023, Alaniz signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [23] In 23 relief outings, he posted a 4.01 ERA with 20 strikeouts and one save across 24+2⁄3 innings of work. [24]

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R. J. Alaniz
Ruben Alaniz (36736472382) (cropped).jpg
Alaniz with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2017
Acereros de Monclova – No. 29
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-14) June 14, 1991 (age 33)
McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners