Outlook Blaze Alexander
Blaze Alexander's scorching-hot bat and defensive versatility demand fantasy attention.
Alexander is on an absolute tear, batting .455 with a 1.167 OPS over his last 14 days. He has carved out a vital super-utility role for the fourth-place Orioles (37-42), especially with infielders Jordan Westburg out for the year and Jackson Holliday nursing a groin injury. His defensive versatility ensures he is seeing regular starts across the infield to keep his hot bat active.
While Alexander's .394 average over the last 30 days is bound for regression toward his career .235 baseline, his elite line-drive approach shows real growth. Our models expect his average to settle eventually, but his constant path to playing time makes him a highly viable asset. He is easily on pace to surpass our modest season projection of nine home runs.
The Orioles have a six-game slate this week, starting with three games on the road against the Angels before returning home to face the Nationals. He gets several highly favorable matchups against vulnerable starters like Sam Aldegheri and Zack Littell, who carries a 5.45 ERA. Ride the hot hand and deploy Alexander as a fantasy starter in all active leagues.
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