D-backs Acquire RHP Kade Strowd from Orioles in Alexander Trade

Right-hander Kade Strowd, 28, was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a package that sent infielder Blaze Alexander to Baltimore. The deal also included two minor leaguers, Wellington Aracena and Jose Mejia. Strowd made his big league debut for the Orioles in 2025, posting a solid 1.71 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 25 bullpen appearances (26.1 innings). He averages 96 mph with his fastball and relies heavily on his cutter. Strowd arrives in Arizona with six years of club control, providing pitching depth for his new team.