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Orioles Lose Blaze Alexander to Left-Hand Fracture After Hit by Pitch

No return timeline is available as the club awaits a doctor’s evaluation during the All-Star break.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows A baseball game in progress with a batter, catcher, and pitcher on the field, Image 2 shows Baltimore Orioles player Blaze Alexander is held back by manager Craig Albernaz and home plate umpire Ryan Additon after being hit by a pitch, Image 3 shows The benches cleared in the Orioles and Royals game
Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander (23) reacts to getting hit by a pitch during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander (23) reacts to getting hit by a pitch in front of Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Blaze Alexander was struck on the left hand by a 95-mph fastball from Kansas City reliever Lucas Erceg and left the game after the benches cleared with no ejections.
  • Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said imaging showed a fracture and that Alexander will see a doctor during the All-Star break while reports disagree on whether the break is non-displaced or displaced.
  • Alexander has been one of Baltimore’s best players this season, hitting .312 with a .807 OPS in 82 games and starting at multiple infield and outfield positions.
  • Baltimore plans short-term lineup shifts using Coby Mayo, Jeremiah Jackson and Jackson Holliday and is weighing Triple-A recalls such as Christian Encarnacion-Strand, José Barrero or Luis Vázquez while also considering trade options before the Aug. 3 deadline.
  • The timing threatens the Orioles’ midseason momentum and playoff hopes because the team must replace both Alexander’s bat and defensive versatility quickly and the next update will hinge on the All-Star break medical evaluation.