US EditionOrioles to Acquire Versatile Blaze Alexander From D-Backs in Exchange for 3 Players, AP Source Says
Arizona acquired reliever Kade Strowd and two prospects in exchange for Blaze Alexander, a versatile infielder/outfielder with a +7 Defensive Runs Saved rating last season.
- On February 5, 2026, the Baltimore Orioles acquired Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four‑player trade for Kade Strowd, Wellington Aracena, and Jose Mejia.
- Given Alexander's versatility, the Orioles targeted the 26-year-old for multi-position flexibility and team control, while Arizona general manager Mike Hazen reshaped the roster with multiple trades.
- Alexander posted a.706 OPS with seven home runs, four steals and 28 RBIs across 74 games in the 2025 season, adding +7 Defensive Runs Saved at multiple positions.
- The D‑backs' return includes reliever Kade Strowd, who posted a 1.71 ERA in 25 appearances last year, plus prospects Aracena and Mejia.
- As the offseason unfolds, the trade marks the third major-leaguer GM Mike Hazen has moved, with Strowd facing Spring Training competition for a roster spot.
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Marietta Daily JournalOrioles get IF/OF Blaze Alexander from Diamondbacks for 4 players
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of minor leaguers, righty Wellington Aracena and infielder Jose Mejia.
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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 leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.
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Orioles to acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who would receive reliever Kade Strowd and minor league players Wellington Aracena and José Mejia, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Diamondbacks Deal Young Infielder for 1.71 ERA Reliever
The Arizona Diamondbacks have swung a trade with the Baltimore Orioles. Steve Gilbert, who covers the Diamondbacks for MLB.com, reports that young infielder Blaze Alexander is headed to the Orioles. Coming back to Arizona is right-handed reliever Kade Strowd, plus two prospects. The @Dbacks are trading Blaze Alexander to the Orioles for Kade Strowd and a pair of Minor Leaguers. — Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) February 5, 2026 The two minor le…
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