Orioles Acquire Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander in 3-Player Trade

The Baltimore Orioles add a versatile utility player to their roster.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles have acquired 26-year-old utility player Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-player trade. Alexander, who has played for the Diamondbacks the past two seasons, is seen as an important addition to the Orioles' position player group.

Why it matters

The Orioles have been looking to bolster their roster with versatile players who can contribute in multiple positions. Alexander's ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots makes him an attractive acquisition as the Orioles aim to improve on their recent seasons.

The details

Details of the three-player trade package sent from the Orioles to the Diamondbacks in exchange for Alexander have not been officially announced. However, the move is seen as a strategic addition by the Orioles to strengthen their position player depth ahead of the upcoming season.

  • The trade was completed on February 6, 2026.

The players

Blaze Alexander

A 26-year-old utility player who has spent the last two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Baltimore Orioles

The Major League Baseball team that has acquired Blaze Alexander in a three-player trade.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Major League Baseball team that has traded Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles.

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What’s next

The Orioles are expected to officially introduce Blaze Alexander as the newest member of their roster in the coming days.

The takeaway

The Orioles' acquisition of the versatile Blaze Alexander demonstrates their commitment to building a more well-rounded roster that can compete in the competitive American League East division.