Alexander heads to the Windy City ahead of Sunday’s game against the Royals to provide a rebuilding Chicago club with an experienced left-handed swingman option. He ended up on the free agent wire earlier this week shortly after being removed from Milwaukee’s roster. The 30-year-old southpaw has recorded a pedestrian 6.19 ERA across 36 1/3 innings (21 appearances, four starts) this season in the big leagues.

Alexander went unclaimed after being designated for assignment, and the 30-year-old will look for a new organization — or possibly return on a minor-league deal to the Brewers — for the remainder of 2025.

Alexander has been removed from Milwaukee’s active roster to make room for veteran lefty José Quintana to return from the injured list. The 30-year-old has posted a lackluster 6.19 ERA across 36 1/3 innings (21 appearances, four starts) this season. He also picked up a three-inning save back on April 20.

Alexander, last seen six days ago giving up eight runs in a start against the Tigers, struck out five in three scoreless frames against an A’s team that barely showed up today. He has a 3.66 ERA in three starts and three relief appearances this season.