The Baltimore Orioles place utility player Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list due to lower back spasms. Alexander is forced out of Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians and is subsequently not available for Baltimore.
The move comes as the Orioles manage another recent injury concern: shortstop Gunnar Henderson is nursing a knee injury and is out of the starting lineup for a Wednesday night game against Cleveland. The team expresses hope that Henderson avoids a similar outcome to Alexander’s and can return quickly. Across reporting, Alexander’s role is described as flexible, having played multiple infield positions and time in the outfield during his first season with Baltimore.
Both outlets link the injured list decision to the broader context of Baltimore’s current lineup availability, but focus on different players and circumstances. One account emphasizes the immediate roster impact of Alexander’s injury, while the other highlights the Orioles’ concern about Henderson’s recovery timeline after his knee issue.
