The Dodgers designated Thomas for assignment Saturday.
Thomas spent some time with the big-league club in late August but was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sept. 1. He'd been hitting well since his return to OKC, going 4-for-15 with three homers, four RBI and a stolen base over three games, but Los Angeles DFA'd him to make room on the 40-man roster for Bobby Miller (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list.
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Dodgers' Alek Thomas: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Dodgers optioned Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Thomas has been starting regularly in center field against right-handed pitching since getting called up by the Dodgers on Aug. 22, but he won't stay in the majors after going 4-for-19 with a double and three RBI in his first seven games for Los Angeles. Enrique Hernandez and Tommy Edman figure to split time in center field going forward for the Dodgers.
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Dodgers' Alek Thomas: Will see regular reps versus righties
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Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
After Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday in response to Andy Pages (hand) landing on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic that the left-handed-hitting Thomas would play regularly in center field versus right-handed pitching. True to Roberts' word, Thomas finds himself in the lineup for a second straight matchup versus a righty, after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win in his Los Angeles debut.
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Dodgers' Alek Thomas: En route to majors
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The Dodgers recalled Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
With Andy Pages set to miss 4-to-5 weeks with a fractured hand, the Dodgers will turn to Thomas to bolster their outfield depth. Since joining the organization in May, the 26-year-old has slashed .296/.362/.493 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, 33 runs and four steals across 249 plate appearances at Triple-A. He'll likely be in the mix with Alex Call and Tommy Edman to start in center field.
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Dodgers' Alek Thomas: Dealt to Dodgers
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The Dodgers acquired Thomas from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Jose Requena, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Thomas had been designated for assignment and is now on the move after an intra-division trade. The 26-year-old is a slick defensive center fielder but has managed just a .230/.273/.361 batting line over nearly 1,500 career plate appearances at the major-league level. Thomas has minor-league options remaining and will likely be assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City initially. He will be under team control through the 2028 season.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Heading to bench vs. lefty
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Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
The White Sox are sending left-hander Anthony Kay to the bump, so the left-handed hitting Thomas will hit the bench after starting in Arizona's previous three games. Jorge Barrosa will be included in the lineup in Thomas' place Wednesday, batting ninth while occupying center field.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking seat against Skubal
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Thomas is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Tigers.
With ace southpaw Tarik Skubal toeing the slab for the Tigers, the left-handed-swinging Thomas will begin the contest on the bench. Jordan Lawlar will slide over to center field and Tim Tawa will grab a start in left field for the Diamondbacks.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Settles with Diamondbacks
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The Diamondbacks and Thomas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.9625 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Thomas was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 25-year-old is regarded as a plus defender in center field but has not progressed offensively, finishing 2025 with a .249/.289/.370 batting line. If he's still with the team on Opening Day, Thomas figures to again receive the bulk of the reps in center field.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Could be traded
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According to sources, Thomas or Jake McCarthy will likely be traded during the offseason, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
The Diamondbacks haven't determined which player will stay or go, but there are cost savings to be had. Thomas is considered the better defender while McCarthy has been more productive with a bat in hand, but neither has taken hold of the everyday job in center field. Potential replacements include Blaze Alexander, Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa. Jordan Lawlar, who has played a handful of games in center field during winter ball, is also an option.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking seat against southpaw
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Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Southpaw Ranger Suarez is on the bump for Arizona, so the left-handed-hitting Thomas will exit the lineup and receive his first day off since Sept. 9. Jorge Barrosa will replace Thomas in center field and will bat ninth.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Hits first homer since Aug. 4
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Thomas went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during Arizona's 5-2 extra-inning win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Thomas hadn't hit a home run since Aug. 4, but he gave the Diamondbacks the early lead with a two-run shot in the fourth. The 25-year-old outfielder has nine home runs this season, which ties his career high from the 2023 campaign. Thomas has struggled at the plate over his last 15 games, having gone 5-for-33 (.152) over that span.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Bowing out of starting nine
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Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The left-handed-hitting Thomas had been included in the lineup in each of the Diamondbacks' last three matchups versus left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Monday as the Rangers send southpaw Patrick Corbin to the bump. Blaze Alexander has been seeing most of his playing time at third base and second base of late but will cover center field in place of Thomas in the series opener.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Tallies three hits in loss
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Thomas went 3-for-5 with a steal and one RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss at Colorado.
The Arizona outfielder notched his fifth three-hit performance of the season, and he also swiped his sixth base. Thomas has been filling an everyday role for the Diamondbacks since Aug. 1, hitting .298 (17-for-57) with two homers, two doubles, six runs scored and six RBI across 15 games this month. The 25-year-old is now slashing .251/.295/.380 with 40 runs scored and 33 RBI in 363 total plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Continues August surge
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Thomas went 2-for-5 with two doubles in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to Texas.
Thomas continued a surge this month and has gone 12-for-32 (.375) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBI and five runs over nine August games. His bat has always trailed his glove in the majors -- Thomas entered the year with a .629 OPS over his first three seasons -- but he's shown modest improvement in 2025. The 24-year-old outfielder is slashing .256/.302/.395 with eight home runs, 32 RBI and 39 runs over 102 contests.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking seat Wednesday
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Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
The left-handed-hitting Thomas will get a rare day off against a righty (Chris Paddack) while the Diamondbacks clear room in the lineup for Jorge Barrosa, who will occupy center field in the series finale. Thomas started in both of the first two games of the series, going 1-for-6 with a solo home run and a walk.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Away from team
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Arizona placed Thomas on the bereavement list on Thursday.
Thomas will be away from the team while he tends to a personal matter. His spot on the 26-man active roster will be taken by outfielder Jorge Barrosa, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno. Thomas is slashing .246/.294/.366 in 292 plate appearances this season.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Scratched from lineup
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Thomas was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against San Diego due to right knee soreness, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
The D-backs are labeling Thomas as day-to-day, so a trip to the injured list doesn't seem imminent at the moment. He'll take Tuesday off to recover while Jake McCarthy moves to center field and Randal Grichuk enters the lineup as Arizona's DH.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Collects three hits Monday
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Thomas went 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants.
Thomas was the only Diamondback with a multi-hit effort in this game. The outfielder had gone 15 contests without such a performance, batting a paltry .109 (5-for-46) in that span. Despite his struggles at the plate, Thomas continues to hold down a starting role in center field. He's up to a .249/.294/.367 slash line with four home runs, five stolen bases, 22 RBI, 27 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples over 74 contests this season.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Knocks homer in loss
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Thomas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins.
Thomas opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the third inning and added a solo shot in the seventh. After an 0-for-17 skid from June 15-23, the outfielder is 3-for-10 with three RBI and a stolen base over his last three games. He's batting .248 with a .662 OPS, four homers, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and five steals across 71 contests this season.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Swipes bag in win
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Thomas went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
Thomas singled, stole and later scored during a three-run seventh for the Diamondbacks. The base knock was Thomas' first since June 14. Despite the recent struggles, Thomas doesn't have any major threat behind him to take away playing time. Jake McCarthy was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday but is expected to primarily make starts in right field while coming up to replace Corbin Carroll (hand).
