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Alexander Claudio (born January 31, 1992) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Mets. Claudio pitches in an unorthodox sidearm manner.

Key Information

Career

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Texas Rangers

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Claudio attended Isabel Flores High School in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Claudio was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 27th round of the 2010 MLB draft.[1]

Claudio spent his first professional season of 2010 playing for the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League, going 0–1 with a 6.60 ERA in 15 innings.[2] He split the 2011 season Between the AZL Rangers and the Spokane Indians of the Low–A Northwest League, going a combined 5–0 with a 1.91 ERA over 28 innings. He returned to the AZL Rangers in 2012, going 4–0 with a 1.79 ERA over 45 innings.[2] Following the 2012 season, Claudio converted from a traditional over the top pitching delivery to a sidearm delivery.[1]

Claudio played for the Hickory Crawdads of the Single–A South Atlantic League and the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League in 2013, going a combined 4–6 with a 1.83 ERA over 78+2⁄3 innings.[2] He split the 2014 minor league season between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the High–A Carolina League, Frisco, and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, combining to go 6–3 with a 1.66 ERA over 91+1⁄3 innings.[2]

The Rangers selected Claudio's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on August 13, 2014. He pitched a scoreless inning, and struck out Kevin Kiermaier for his first major league strikeout in his debut that night.[3] He went 0–0 with a 2.92 ERA over 12 innings for Texas in 2014.[2]

Claudio split the 2015 season between Texas and Round Rock.[2] With the Rangers, he went 1–1 with a 2.87 ERA over 15.2 innings. With Round Rock, he went 3–1 with a 2.93 ERA over 40 innings. Claudio once again split the season between Texas and Round Rock in 2016. With the Rangers, he went 4–1 with a 2.79 ERA in 51+2⁄3 innings. With Round Rock, he went 0–0 with a 0.55 ERA in 16 innings.[2]

Claudio was named the 2017 Texas Rangers Pitcher of the Year, following a season where he posted a 4–1 record with a 2.50 ERA, 56 strikeouts, and 11 saves over 82+2⁄3 innings in 70 games.[4][5]

In 2018, Claudio went 4–2 with a 4.48 ERA over 68 innings.[6] Right-handed batters had a higher batting average against him, .359, than against all other MLB pitchers in 30 or more innings.[7]

Milwaukee Brewers

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Claudio was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on December 13, 2018, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A draft pick.[8][9] In 2019, he posted a 2–2 record with a 4.06 ERA over 62 innings. He led all major league pitchers in games played (83).[10] Claudio was non-tendered and became a free agent on December 2, 2019.[11] He re-signed with Milwaukee on a one-year contract on December 9, 2019.[12] Claudio made 20 appearances for the Brewers in 2020, recording a 4.26 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 6 walks in 19.0 innings of work.[13] On December 2, 2020, Claudio was non-tendered by the Brewers and became a free agent.[14]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 16, 2020, Claudio signed a one-year, $1.125 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.[15] On July 25, 2021, Claudio was designated for assignment by the Angels after struggling to a 5.51 ERA across 41 appearances.[16] He was released on July 30.

Boston Red Sox

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On August 10, 2021, Claudio signed minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. He was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.[17] Claudio made 8 appearances for Worcester, recording a 6.17 ERA with 13 strikeouts. On September 21, the Red Sox released Claudio.[18]

New York Mets

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On January 13, 2022, Claudio signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[19] He had his contract selected on September 7. On September 30, Claudio was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Syracuse Mets on October 6, and elected free agency less than a week later on October 12.[20]

Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)

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On January 3, 2023, Claudio signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[21] He was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the year, where he posted a 3.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in 7 appearances. On April 24, 2023, Claudio was selected to the active roster.[22] He only made one appearance for the Brewers, allowing no runs on two hits with no strikeouts in 1⁄3 of an inning. On May 27, Claudio was designated for assignment following the promotion of Andruw Monasterio.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville two days later.[24] On October 13, Claudio elected free agency.[25]

Diablos Rojos del México

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On February 8, 2024, Claudio signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[26] In 32 appearances, he compiled a 2–3 record and 4.55 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 27+2⁄3 innings of relief. With the team, Claudio won the Serie del Rey.[27]

Claudio made 12 appearances for Saltillo during the 2025 campaign, registering a 2-0 record and 9.49 ERA with seven strikeouts across 12+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Saraperos de Saltillo

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On May 21, 2025, Claudio, Ricky Karcher, and Ian Krol were traded to the Saraperos de Saltillo in exchange for Deolis Guerra.[28] In 30 games 24 innings of relief he went 1-0 with a 4.13 ERA and 15 strikeouts.

International career

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Claudio was a member of the 2017 Puerto Rico national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[29][30]

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Alex Claudio

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Álex Claudio (born January 31, 1992) is a Puerto Rican who has played in (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, , and . Standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, he bats and throws left-handed, known for his controlled delivery and role as a situational lefty specialist. As of November 2025, Claudio remains active in winter , most recently assigned to the Criollos de Caguas in Puerto Rico's Liga de Béisbol Profesional on November 6, 2025, following stints in the Mexican League with the in 2024 and both Diablos Rojos and Saraperos de in 2025, as well as prior minor league time with the Brewers organization in 2023. Claudio was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 27th round (826th overall) of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Isabel Flores High School in . He made his MLB debut on August 13, 2014, with the Rangers, appearing in 15 games that season and posting a 2.92 in 12.1 . Over his first four seasons with (2014–2018), he transitioned into a reliable arm, accumulating 16 holds and a 3.54 across 193 appearances, while helping the team reach the playoffs in and 2016. In December 2018, Claudio was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons as a key , recording a 3.34 in 77 games during 2019 alone. He later played for the Angels in 2021 (5.51 in 41 appearances) and the Mets in (4.71 in 65 games), before returning to the Brewers organization in 2023 for minor league action. Career MLB totals through 2023 include 357 games pitched, a 16–10 record, 3.52 , 348 , 249 strikeouts, and 14 saves, with his standout 2017 season for the Rangers featuring a 2.50 , 70 appearances, and a team-leading 11 saves. He has also represented in the in 2017 and 2023.

Early life

Birth and family

Alex Claudio was born on January 31, 1992, in . He grew up in , where he was raised by his mother, Edith Hernandez, alongside older brothers and sisters. As a youth in Juncos, Claudio was described as a lively troublemaker who often annoyed his siblings with his energetic play. He developed an early interest in baseball through local youth activities, also participating in basketball and volleyball during his formative years.

High school career

Claudio attended Isabel Flores High School in Juncos, Puerto Rico, where he developed as a left-handed pitcher during his amateur baseball career. At the time, Claudio possessed a projectable 6-foot-3, 160-pound frame with a loose left , delivering a in the 84-87 mph range alongside a quality and . Scouts highlighted his breaking pitches as the best among Puerto Rican high school prospects in his class, projecting him as a potential top-10 round selection due to his athleticism and room for velocity gains. Despite this potential, interest from major league teams remained relatively minor during his senior year. On June 9, 2010, during the MLB June Amateur Draft, the Texas Rangers selected Claudio in the 27th round with the 826th overall pick out of Isabel Flores High School. The team signed him to a modest $60,000 bonus, valuing his long-term projection as a lanky southpaw with a mid-80s .

Professional career

Texas Rangers (2014–2018)

Claudio was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 27th round of the out of Isabel Flores High School in , and signed with the team on June 20, 2010. His early professional career began in the rookie-level Arizona League (AZL) Rangers in 2010, where he appeared in 12 games with a 6.60 over 15 . In 2011, he split time between the AZL Rangers and the short-season Class A , posting a 5-0 record and 1.91 in 16 relief appearances across 28.1 . Claudio returned to the AZL Rangers in 2012, achieving a 4-0 mark with a 1.79 in 14 games (three starts), striking out 54 batters in 45.1 . Following the 2012 season, Claudio transitioned to a sidearm delivery, which significantly enhanced his effectiveness as a reliever. In 2013, he advanced to Class A Hickory Crawdads and Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, recording a 4-6 record with a 1.83 ERA in 45 relief outings and 78.2 innings, while fanning 91 batters. He continued his ascent in 2014, progressing through High-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Double-A Frisco, and Triple-A Round Rock Express, where he went 6-3 with a 1.66 ERA in 27 games (nine starts) over 92 innings and 84 strikeouts. Claudio made his major league debut on August 13, 2014, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, pitching a perfect inning in relief during a 10-1 loss; he became the 56th different player and 34th pitcher used by the Rangers that season. In his rookie year, he appeared in 15 games, maintaining a 2.92 ERA over 12.1 innings. Claudio secured a full-time role in the Rangers' bullpen starting in , serving primarily as a left-handed reliever. Over the next four seasons, he made 193 appearances, compiling a 13-6 record with a 3.23 across 218.2 . His breakout came in 2017, when he posted a 4-2 record, 2.50 , and 11 saves in 70 games (one start), working 82.2 with 56 strikeouts; he earned the Texas Rangers Pitcher of the Year award from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the and ranked among relievers in (third, 82.2), (sixth, 2.50), and games finished (10th, 38). That season was marked by personal challenges, as devastated his native in September; Claudio maintained focus on the field but expressed deep concern for his family, later returning to the island in the 2018 offseason to support recovery efforts and train. On December 12, 2018, the Rangers traded Claudio to the Brewers in exchange for a competitive balance Round A draft pick in the 2019 MLB draft.

Milwaukee Brewers (2019–2020)

Claudio was acquired by the Brewers from the Texas Rangers on December 12, 2018, in exchange for the Brewers' 2019 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick, bringing his prior experience from to a contending team in need of bullpen depth. He entered the 2019 season through a one-year contract worth $1.275 million, settling with Milwaukee ahead of his first arbitration hearing. In 2019, Claudio established himself as a key setup reliever in the Brewers' , appearing in a league-leading 83 games while posting a 4.06 over 62 . His high-volume usage highlighted his reliability in late , though he recorded no saves and focused primarily on bridging to closer , contributing to Milwaukee's strong relief corps that helped secure a title. Following the season, Claudio was non-tendered by the Brewers on December 2, 2019, but quickly re-signed with the team on a one-year, $1.75 million contract on December 9. In the shortened 2020 campaign, he made 20 relief appearances, logging a 4.26 ERA in 19 innings with one save, serving again as a left-handed option out of the bullpen amid Milwaukee's push for the playoffs. On December 2, 2020, the Brewers non-tendered him once more, making him a free agent after two seasons in Milwaukee.

Los Angeles Angels (2021)

On December 16, 2020, Claudio signed a one-year contract with the worth $1.125 million, adding a left-handed reliever to their after his two seasons with the Brewers. Following a 4.11 over 103 appearances with from 2019 to 2020, Claudio aimed to contribute as a middle reliever in , leveraging his sidearm delivery and ground-ball tendencies. In 2021, Claudio made 41 relief appearances for the Angels, posting a 1-2 record with a 5.51 over 32.2 and 30 strikeouts. His performance was hampered by control issues, as he issued 15 walks (4.13 BB/9), and vulnerability to the long ball, surrendering six home runs in his limited workload. These struggles marked a decline from his steadier output in , contributing to an overall 1.59 . The Angels designated Claudio for assignment on July 25, 2021, and released him five days later on July 30.

Boston Red Sox (2021)

Following his release by the on July 30, 2021, Claudio signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on August 10, 2021, and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the . In his brief stint with Worcester, Claudio made eight relief appearances over 11.2 innings, posting a 6.17 with 13 strikeouts and one save before being released on September 21, 2021. This outing rendered him a , paving the way for his subsequent signing with the organization in early 2022.

New York Mets (2022)

On January 8, 2022, Claudio signed a minor league contract with the as a following his 2021 release from the Boston Red Sox organization, where he had spent time in Triple-A, in a bid to revive his MLB career. He reported to the Mets' and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the , where he spent the majority of the 2022 season, making 34 relief appearances with a 3.91 over 48.1 . With the Mets facing bullpen needs late in the season, Claudio's contract was selected from Syracuse on , adding him to the 40-man roster and marking his return to the major leagues. In three relief outings during September, he posted a 0.00 , allowing just one hit and two walks while recording two strikeouts over 3.1 innings pitched. Claudio was by the Mets on September 30, 2022, and after clearing waivers, he was outrighted to Syracuse on October 6 before being released as a on October 13.

Milwaukee Brewers (2023)

On January 3, 2023, Claudio signed a minor league contract with the Brewers that included an invitation to major league . Claudio began the 2023 season with the Triple-A , where he made 51 appearances and posted a 4.19 over 43 . On April 24, he was selected to the major league roster and made his only appearance that day against the Detroit Tigers, pitching 0.1 in relief and allowing two hits but no runs for a 0.00 . He was optioned back to Nashville two days later and spent the remainder of the season there after being on May 27. This brief return to was influenced by his prior success with the team from 2019 to 2020, during which he had been a reliable left-handed reliever. Claudio elected free agency on October 13, 2023, after clearing waivers, marking the end of his second stint with the Brewers and his final major league appearance.

Diablos Rojos del México (2024)

After becoming a following the 2023 season with the Brewers, Alex Claudio signed with the of the Mexican League on March 23, 2024. He was placed on the reserve list upon signing and activated on April 11, 2024, before making his debut with the team. Claudio appeared in 32 games for the Diablos Rojos during the 2024 regular season, exclusively in , where he posted a 2–3 record with a 4.55 over 27.2 . His contributed to the team's dominant regular-season record of 71–19 in the South Division. In the playoffs, Claudio made 4 appearances, helping the Diablos advance and claim the championship. The Diablos Rojos advanced through the , overcoming a 0–3 deficit in the South Division Series against the before sweeping the in the semifinals. In the Serie del Rey, they defeated the 4–0 to claim the Mexican League championship on September 9, 2024, securing the team's 17th title in league history.

Saraperos de Saltillo (2025)

On May 21, 2025, Alex Claudio was traded from the to the Saraperos de , along with pitchers Ricky Karcher and Ian Krol, in exchange for right-hander Deolis Guerra; the Saraperos immediately activated him to their roster. This move came shortly after Claudio's contributions to the Diablos' 2024 Serie del Rey championship, providing him with continued experience in the Mexican League's competitive Norte Division. Serving primarily as a for the Saraperos, Claudio made 30 appearances during the 2025 regular season, all out of the , where he posted a 1-0 record with a 4.13 over 24 . He allowed 19 hits, 11 earned runs, one , and eight walks while striking out 15 batters, resulting in a of 1.13 that reflected his control in middle and late situations. The Saraperos finished eighth in the Norte Division with a 43-49 record, missing the , but Claudio's steady outings helped stabilize the during a challenging campaign marked by inconsistent team performance.

2025 winter leagues

On August 14, 2025, Alex Claudio signed with of the Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) for the 2025–26 season, intending to play until the start of the Puerto Rican league. He was officially assigned to the team on October 14, 2025. In his brief stint with Magallanes, Claudio made 10 relief appearances, pitching 6.1 innings with a 5.68 , allowing 8 hits, 4 earned runs (including 3 home runs), 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts while earning 2 holds but blowing 3 saves for a 1.42 . He departed the team around early to join his next assignment, expressing a desire to return in the future. Following his 2025 season with as preparation for winter play, Claudio was assigned to Criollos de Caguas of the Liga de Béisbol Profesional (LBPRC) on November 6, 2025. As of November 17, 2025, Claudio has not yet appeared in a game for Caguas since the LBPRC season began on November 7.

International career

2017 World Baseball Classic

Claudio was selected to represent the national team in the , with the roster officially announced on February 8, 2017. His inclusion was bolstered by his emerging role as a reliable left-handed reliever for the Texas Rangers during the early 2017 season, which later earned him his first selection. In the tournament, Claudio made four relief appearances for , totaling 6.0 with a 4.50 ERA, allowing three earned runs on four hits, two walks, and one while striking out three batters. He debuted in pool play during a 9-4 victory over on March 11, where he entered in the eighth and struck out pinch-hitter Japhet Amador to escape a potential rally and secure the win. In the quarterfinals against the on March 17, Claudio combined with to navigate a tense sixth , preserving Puerto Rico's lead in a 6-5 victory that advanced them to the semifinals. Claudio's sidearm delivery proved effective in high-leverage situations, inducing ground balls and limiting hard contact against a mix of left- and right-handed hitters. In the semifinals, he delivered 1⅓ scoreless innings against the on March 20, contributing to a 4-3 extra-innings triumph that sent to the final. He closed out his tournament in the championship game versus the on March 22, pitching the eighth inning, in which the Americans scored an unearned run, en route to an 8-0 victory that claimed the title and left with the silver medal.

2023 World Baseball Classic

Claudio was named to the national team's roster for the as one of the designated pitchers from the Brewers organization. He joined the team on March 16, 2023, during the tournament's , providing relief depth following Puerto Rico's advancement from Pool D. Building on his experience from the , where earned a , Claudio contributed to a squad managed by that featured a strong pitching staff including and the Díaz brothers. Puerto Rico finished Pool D with a 3-1 record, topping the pool after victories over (9-1 on March 11) and (10-0 on March 13), despite a 6-9 loss to on March 12. In the quarterfinals on March 15 in , Puerto Rico upset the 5-2, advancing to the semifinals with effective bullpen usage that set the stage for Claudio's availability. However, in the semifinal against on March 17 at , Puerto Rico was shut out 4-0, ending their tournament run without Claudio appearing in any games amid the team's offensive struggles and Cuba's dominant pitching. This international appearance came during a transitional phase in Claudio's career, as he had signed a minor league contract with the Brewers in February 2023 after spending 2022 with the , where limited opportunities had prompted his free agency. Puerto Rico's semifinal exit marked a solid but ultimately unsuccessful bid for another medal, with the team finishing fourth overall after Cuba's subsequent loss to in the final.

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