Orioles add versatile Blaze Alexander in Strowd trade

Baltimore acquired infielder Blaze Alexander from Arizona in exchange for right-hander Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, Wellington Aracena and José Mejía, in a 40-man neutral trade. Alexander, 27, has a .237/.322/.366 MLB line with a 95 wRC+ and offers multi‑position versatility, likely serving as a top bench option for Baltimore as it builds depth around its young core. Arizona clears fringe roster depth, particularly in its bullpen, while Strowd is a controllable depth arm with options. The move continues Orioles’ strategy of adding flexible infield/utility pieces to bolster their roster.