Spenser Watkins

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20+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 6, Watkins was designated for assignment by Houston. [16]

Oakland Athletics

On August 8, 2023, Watkins was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. [17] He made one start for Oakland, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts in 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 30, Watkins was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators. [18] On October 4, Watkins elected free agency. [19]

Washington Nationals

On December 17, 2023, Watkins signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. [20] He had been close to a deal with a team in the KBO League but decided to stay stateside due to the impending birth of his daughter. [21] Watkins made 25 appearances (23 starts) for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, compiling a 7–7 record and 4.56 ERA with 92 strikeouts across 118+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4. [22]

TSG Hawks

On November 6, 2024, Watkins signed with the TSG Hawks of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [23]

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Spenser Watkins
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Watkins with the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2016
TSG Hawks
Pitcher
Born: (1992-08-27) August 27, 1992 (age 32)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 2, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles