Blaze Alexander expects to return for Orioles series against Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Blaze Alexander, utility player for the Baltimore Orioles, provided an injury update during their series with the New York Yankees. Following a non-displaced fracture in his left hand sustained on July 12, Alexander has reported positive results from recent X-rays and anticipates being back in the lineup for the series against the Oakland Athletics at the end of August. His absence has seen Christian Encarnacion-Strand taking over at third base, performing well in Alexander's stead. The Orioles seek to manage playing time effectively between both players upon Alexander's return.
- •Blaze Alexander suffered a hand injury on July 12.
- •He is expected to return for the series at the Athletics.
- •Christian Encarnacion-Strand has performed well in his absence.
- •Alexander has played six positions in 2026, primarily third base.
- •He is batting.312 with four home runs this season.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Breakout utility man Blaze Alexander announces return timeline during Yankees-Orioles series
"Baltimore Orioles utility Blaze Alexander gave an injury update amid their series with the New York Yankees.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PMSaturday morning Rangers stuff- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 11:43 AMAmerican League Championship Series Game 4: Rays at Guardians, 7 p.m. CT
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AMAaron Judge makes Anthony Volpe’s importance clear after Yankees elimination- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AMBraves' disappointing $18M Silver Slugger went off the grid following second PED suspension
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:13 AMNew York Yankees’ Latest Candidate Rumors Float Amid Aaron Boone Buzz
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 3:44 AMAaron Judge Says Yankees Need Polarizing Teammate To Win
