Blaze Alexander - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Poised to start at second base Alexander is likely to be the Orioles' Opening Day second baseman in place of the injured Jackson Holliday (hand), Brendan Mortensen of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Holliday will begin the season on the injured list following hamate surgery, though his absence could be relatively brief. Jordan Westburg (elbow) had been under considering for a move from third base to second base, but he's now shelved himself for at least the first month of the season. Acquired from the Diamondbacks via trade earlier this month, Alexander slashed .230/.323/.383 with seven homers and four steals over 74 games in 2025.

39 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Orioles free agent reunion may depend on Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg Before the Baltimore Orioles traded for infielder Blaze Alexander earlier this month, there was speculation that a reunion with Ramon Urias...

16 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

New O's utility man Alexander a 'super-athlete' and 'gamer' SARASOTA, Fla. -- What type of player did the Orioles acquire when they brought in Blaze Alexander in a trade with the D-backs on Feb. 5? Al...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Projecting Orioles' 2026 Opening Day lineup after sudden Jackson Holliday injury With Jackson Holliday out the Orioles will have to change their projected opening day lineup. Blaze Alexander hitting ninth is the most obvi...

FEBRUARY 13 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Could fill in for Holliday Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Alexander is a candidate to start at second base while Jackson Holliday (hand) is out, Matt Weyrich of The B...

Impact The Orioles acquired Alexander via trade Feb. 5 and on Feb. 6 Holliday suffered a hamate bone fracture that will result in a stint on the injured list to begin the season. Alexander slashed .230/.323/.383 with seven homers and four steals over 74 games for the Diamondbacks in 2025. Jordan Westburg (oblique) will also be in the mix for reps at second base while Holliday is shelved.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Orioles get IF/OF Blaze Alexander from Diamondbacks for 4 players Deadspin | Orioles get IF/OF Blaze Alexander from Diamondbacks for 4 players

FEBRUARY 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

D-backs add righty Strowd to bolster bullpen The Diamondbacks added another arm to their bullpen Thursday acquiring right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of Minor Leaguers in exchange for...

FEBRUARY 6 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks trade Blaze Alexander for reliever in deal with Orioles The Arizona Diamondbacks added to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Kade Strowd in exchange for infielder Blaze Alexander.

FEBRUARY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players

The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor league players Welli...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks trade Blaze Alexander to Orioles for 3 prospects including 1.71 ERA reliever | Sporting News The Diamondbacks are swinging a very nice trade using Blaze Alexander.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Traded to Baltimore The Orioles acquired Alexander from the Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alexander had appeared pegged for a super utility gig in Arizona, but he's now on the move to Baltimore, where his immediate role seems less certain. The 26-year-old slashed .230/.323/.383 with seven homers and four steals over 74 games for the Diamondbacks and hit .284/.413/.479 with eight long balls and 11 steals at Triple-A Reno in 2025. Alexander is under team control through 2030.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back to utility role Alexander is expected to shift to a utility role following the Diamondbacks' acquisition of third baseman Nolan Arenado, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Alexander finished up the 2025 season as Arizona's primary third baseman after Eugenio Suarez was traded to the Mariners at the trade deadline. Until the Arenado news, Alexander was the nominal starter at the hot corner. He now moves back into a utility role, which will include opportunities in the outfield. The Diamondbacks will be without left fielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee) for much of the first half of 2026 and will want a right-handed complement to Alek Thomas in center field. The team may also deploy him in a rotation at DH. That's in addition to Alexander's ability to back up at three infield positions. His main competition for playing time will be Jordan Lawlar, although general manager Mike Hazen believes both will be able to impact the club "in a number of different ways."

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

On bench for Game 162 Alexander (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Alexander departed Saturday's game in the second inning after being struck in the wrist by a pitch in the top of the first. Assuming Alexander doesn't enter off the bench, he'll end the 2025 season with a .230/.323/.383 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases across 266 plate appearances. Jordan Lawlar will step in at third base Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 162 Alexander (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks Give Blaze Alexander Injury Update On Saturday night, third baseman and outfielder Blaze Alexander left the Arizona Diamondbacks' game against the San Diego Padres early with...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Exits early Saturday Alexander (wrist) exited Saturday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the second inning, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Alexander was struck in the wrist by a 88 mph changeup from Padres starter Michael King in the top of the first, and he was ultimately forced to leave the game in the following frame. Tim Tawa replaced him in the lineup and took over at first base while Ildemaro Vargas shifted to third base versus San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Saturday Alexander (wrist) exited Saturday's contest against the Padres in the bottom of the second inning, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Alexander was struck in the wrist by a 88 mph changeup from the Padres' starter Michael King in the top of the first, and he was ultimately forced to leave the game in the following frame. Tim Tawa replaced him in the lineup, playing first base, while Ildemaro Vargas shifted to third base versus San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm has 3 RBIs in return, Buehler good in relief as Phillies win 8-2, hurting D-backs playoff hopes

Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list, Walker Buehler delivered 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Perdomo and Gallen help surging Diamondbacks inch closer in playoff race with 8-1 win over Giants

Geraldo Perdomo went 3 for 3 with a double, a triple and two RBIs, Zac Gallen pitched six smooth innings and the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Monday Alexander (elbow) is starting at third base and batting fifth against the Giants on Monday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Alexander was struck on his left elbow by a pitch during the Diamondbacks' 6-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He was diagnosed with an elbow contusion, and the injury isn't severe enough to be held out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener. Alexander has gone 7-for-27 (.259) with four RBI over his last seven games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks play the Giants in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with contusion Alexander suffered a left elbow contusion in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rangers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alexander was hit by a pitch in the top of the fourth inning, ultimately exiting the contest as a result. He appears to have avoided any significant damage, and the 26-year-old is considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener with the Giants at home.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander exits early after being hit by pitch vs. Twins MINNEAPOLIS -- Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander left Sunday afternoon’s game vs. the Twins in the fourth inning after being hit in the...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

Bohm has 3 RBIs in return, Buehler good in relief as Phillies win 8-2, hurting D-backs playoff hopes

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series at home against the Phillies

Perdomo and Gallen help surging Diamondbacks inch closer in playoff race with 8-1 win over Giants

Diamondbacks play the Giants in first of 3-game series