Another Duck Heads to the Show

The Long Island Ducks continue to serve as a pathway back to professional baseball’s biggest stage, as another member of the roster has earned an opportunity with a Major League organization.

The Ducks announced that left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander has had his contract transferred to the Kansas City Royals organization. The move marks the seventh time this season that a Long Island player has received an opportunity with an MLB-affiliated organization.

“Scott has done an outstanding job out of the bullpen for us this season,” Ducks Manager Lew Ford said. “We wish him the best of luck with the Royals organization as he seeks a return to the Major League level.”

Alexander has been a key piece of the Ducks’ bullpen throughout the 2026 season, making a team-high 23 appearances among Long Island pitchers. The veteran southpaw posted a 2.49 earned run average, allowing just seven runs, six of them earned, over 21.2 innings. He surrendered 19 hits, issued only six walks and struck out 25 batters.

The 37-year-old has been especially effective recently, giving up just two runs over his last 15 appearances spanning 14.2 innings. During that stretch, Alexander recorded a 1.23 ERA while continuing to show the form that has made him a valuable reliever throughout his career.

A native of Santa Rosa, California, Alexander brings 11 seasons of Major League experience to the Royals organization. Over 349 big league appearances, including 13 starts, he owns a 21-16 record with a 3.36 ERA and 10 saves. He has struck out 240 batters while walking just 121 over 327 innings at the Major League level.

Alexander was also part of the 2018 National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in four postseason games during that memorable playoff run.

He becomes the seventh Ducks player this season to have his contract transferred, joining pitchers Trevor Bauer and Ramon Santos, infielders Nick Roselli and Henry Kusiak, catcher Caleb Roberts, and first baseman/designated hitter Juan Yepez.

The Atlantic League continues to provide opportunities for players looking to reach the next level. Celebrating its third decade, the league is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League and has helped more than 1,450 players earn opportunities with MLB organizations over its 27-year history.