Orioles' Blaze Alexander Suffers Fractured Hand On HBP
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Key Points:
- Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, forcing him to leave the game and potentially miss at least a month.
- Manager Craig Albernaz indicated Alexander will undergo further testing during the All-Star break to assess the injury's severity and determine a recovery timeline, with surgery possibly ending his season.
- Alexander had a strong offensive performance before the injury, batting .312/.368/.439 with four home runs and a 123 wRC+, significantly improving from his previous stats with the Diamondbacks.
- Beyond his offense, Alexander’s defensive versatility has been valuable, playing multiple positions including third base, second base, shortstop, and all three outfield spots.
- The Orioles improved to 46-51 with a four-game winning streak and remain two games out of a wild card spot, but Alexander’s injury could impact their playoff chances as the trade deadline approaches.
