Orioles Acquire Blaze Alexander from D-backs for Infield Depth

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Blaze Alexander, 26, from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers (Wellington Aracena, Jose Mejia). Alexander, a former D-backs No. 20 prospect, provides versatile infield depth for Baltimore, capable of backing up at second, short, and third base. Last season, he posted a .230/.323/.383 slash line with seven homers and four steals in 74 MLB games, complementing his .284/.413/.479 with eight homers and 11 steals at Triple-A Reno. He is under team control through 2030 and became expendable after the D-backs acquired Nolan Arenado.