Dodgers Lose First Baseman to Astros in Free Agency
Summary
CJ Alexander, a baseball player, left the Los Angeles Dodgers and signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros. Although he's played only 10 major league games, he has been a consistent power hitter in the minor leagues.Key Facts
- CJ Alexander was with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season but did not play in the major leagues.
- He was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers from the New York Yankees and previously waived by the Athletics.
- Alexander has played 10 games in the major leagues, hitting 4-for-25 with no extra-base hits.
- He signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros and will play at Triple-A Sugar Land.
- Alexander's younger brother, Blaze, is also a professional baseball player and plays a utility role.
- The Astros currently have two primary first basemen, Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker, which could limit Alexander's chances for a major league spot.
- Alexander has hit at least 15 home runs in each of the last four minor league seasons.
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