The Boston Red Sox have officially added an experienced right-hand pitcher from the Milwaukee Brewers to their roster.
According to the Red Sox’s transaction log, right-hand pitcher Jason Alexander was assigned to Triple-A Worcester after signing a minor league contract.No, this is not the Seinfeld actor who portrayed George Costanza. Alexander is scheduled to report to the Fort Myers minor league camp.
As a result, two years ago, the thirty-year-old Jason Alexander was a member of the Brewers’ major league team for 18 games (11 starts). Pitching 71 ⅔ innings in 2022, Alexander went 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA, 5.34 FIP, and 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
He pitched at three different Milwaukee system levels in 2023, recording 63 innings pitched with a 6.14 ERA. Before signing with the Brewers in November 2021, the former undrafted free agent was with the Angels and Marlins organizations.
At the conclusion of the previous season, he again became a minor league free agent.
Prospect Richard Fitts and organizational arms Grant Gambrell and Brian Van Belle are also contenders to join the Triple-A rotation, along with lefty Brandon Walter and righty Cooper Criswell.
In each of his six pro seasons, Alexander has demonstrated his ability to pitch out of the bullpen.
In light of the events of Tuesday, it is still unknown if Fanatics will give the WooSox cotton uniforms or if Vandelay Industries has spoken with the Red Sox regarding salary splitting.
After signing contracts, Braves players are typically required to donate 1% of their salaries to the team’s foundation. It is unknown if the WooSox and the Human Fund have a comparable agreement.
