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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Back in majors
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Alek Thomas from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.Thomas was optioned to Triple-A in the middle of August, but landed on the 7-day injured list due to a right oblique strain a few days after. He was reinstated from the injured list Sept. 18 after missing a month of action. With his return to the big club, Yilber Diaz and Blake Walston were optioned to Triple-A Reno as part of a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Back in action at Triple-A
Triple-A Reno reinstated Alek Thomas (oblique) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.Thomas returned to the lineup for Reno's 9-2 win over Albuquerque, starting in center field while going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs. The 24-year-old had missed the past month with a right oblique strain.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Placed on injured list
Alek Thomas was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday with a right oblique strain, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.After losing work in the majors to Jake McCarthy, Thomas was optioned to Triple-A last week in order for him to continue receiving regular reps. However, he is now expected to be sidelined for roughly four weeks as a result of his injury. The 24-year-old outfielder had gone 5-for-13 with a homer and two RBI in three games with the Aces.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Headed back to minors
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.He had been losing more and more playing time to the red-hot Jake McCarthy and will now head to Reno, where he'll be given regular reps again. Thomas' elite outfield defense hasn't been able to overcome his weak bat, as he's slashed a woeful .191/.248/.362 across 37 games with Arizona this season.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting to begin Saturday
Alek Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.Saturday marks the second time in three games that Thomas will begin the contest in the dugout. He went 0-for-2 with one walk in Friday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia. Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Resting against lefty
Alek Thomas isn't in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.With left-hander Kolby Allard slated to throw the first pitch for Philadelphia, the left-handed-hitting Thomas will take a seat to begin Thursday's contest. Jake McCarthy will fill in as Arizona's center fielder and bat second while Thomas rests.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting out second game
Alek Thomas is not in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.Thomas went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 7-3 win in the first game of the day before getting removed for a pinch hitter. He'll begin the second contest on the bench but will be an option to enter late as a defensive replacement should the Diamondbacks grab the lead.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking seat Monday
Alek Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.The lefty-hitting Thomas will take a seat for the second time in three days as left-hander Logan Allen takes the mound for Cleveland. Jake McCarthy will play center field and bat sixth Monday in Thomas' stead.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Not starting Saturday
Alek Thomas isn't in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.Thomas will get a day to rest Saturday after going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in Friday's game. Jake McCarthy will fill the void in center field and bat sixth.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting against southpaw
Alek Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.Thomas will take a seat for the third time in five games, with all of those absences coming against left-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Thomas still appears to have a grasp on a strong-side platoon role.