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Corbin Carroll hits grand slam in 8th in the Diamondbacks' 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays

Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam to break an eighth-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Taking set against Skubal Thomas is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Tigers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in loss Thomas went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, three RBI and one stolen base in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Thomas did some damage from the No. 8 spot in the order in this contest to avenge his 0-for-3 performance to open the season Thursday. The outfielder looks to be the early favorite for time in center field, though he and Jordan Lawlar made swap between left and center at times. Thomas went 10-for-31 (.323) with six extra-base hits in spring training, and if he can keep the bat hot earlier in the year, he should find himself in an everyday role. He slashed .249/.289/.370 with nine home runs, 19 doubles, three triples, 38 RBI, 51 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 469 plate appearances in the 2025 regular season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker's 8th-inning single lifts Dodgers past Diamondbacks 5-4 on World Series ring night

Kyle Tucker drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Lawlar's excellent spring sets stage for big breakout PHOENIX -- Now that Corbin Carroll’s wrist has passed the exhibition test, it’s clear that the two-time All-Star will be manning right field...

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

Hits in four straight Thomas went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Rangers.

Impact Thomas gave the Diamondbacks an early lead with a three-run homer in the third inning. It was the second home run of the Cactus League for Thomas, who has hit safely in all four games since returning from the World Baseball Classic. He started in left field Saturday while Jordan Lawlar patrolled center field. Those two have jockeyed between left and center field this spring, as manager Torey Lovullo evaluates the most optimal outfield alignment ahead of Opening Day. Eventually, left fielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee) will return, and the manager will have to figure out how best to deploy all three.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

After testing new swing on Classic stage, Thomas brings it to D-backs' lineup SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Alek Thomas returned to Cactus League action Sunday in the D-backs' 4-4 tie vs. the Padres after spending the last coup...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

Three-game hit streak Thomas started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.

Impact Thomas made his third spring appearance and has hits in all three contests. Following injuries to fellow outfielders Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee), the spring plans are to have Thomas get reps at corner outfield, but he's been used in center field for two of his three games. He'll get a few more chances at any outfield position in camp before jetting off to Houston for the World Baseball Classic as a member of Team Mexico.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs ease outfield glut, deal McCarthy to Rockies for pitching prospect The Diamondbacks on Saturday traded outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Rockies in exchange for Minor League right-hander Josh Grosz. It was exp...

JANUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Settles with Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks and Thomas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.9625 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could be traded According to sources, Thomas or Jake McCarthy will likely be traded during the offseason, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks haven't determined which player will stay or go or who will replace the departed center fielder, 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 winter ball is also an option.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks waste 9 innings of 1-hit ball by Brandon Pfaadt, lose 5-1 in 11 innings to Giants

Christian Koss hit a two-run double in a five-run 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants spoiled a nine-inning, one-hit start by Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt, beating the Diamondbac...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

McCann homers and drives in 4 runs to help the Diamondbacks beat the Twins, 6-4

James McCann homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday to remain two games back in the chase for the NL’s third wild-card s...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits first homer since Aug. 4 Thomas went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during Arizona's 5-2 extra-inning win over Minnesota on Saturday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer since Aug. 4 Thomas went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during Arizona's 5-2 extra-inning win over Minnesota on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bowing out of starting nine Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bowing out of starting nine Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday Thomas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact An 0-for-4 performance Friday snapped what had been a three-game multi-hit streak for Thomas, and the D-backs will now get him some rest against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers. Jake McCarthy will fill the void in center field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two runs in win Thomas went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Thomas was part of a productive crew at the lower third of the order, which knocked in all six runs for the Diamondbacks. His third-inning single delivered the team's final two runs and held up to be the game-winning knock. Those were his first RBI in nine contests. Thomas doesn't usually start against left-handers, but the center field found himself in the starting for a second straight game against southpaw.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rough up José Quintana and Brewers for 6-4 win

The Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Milwaukee starter José Quintana for six early runs and got an effective start from Nabil Crismatt in a 6-4 win over the Brewers, earning a split...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Alexander, Perdomo homer to help the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers, 3-2

Blaze Alexander and Geraldo Perdomo homered, Ryne Nelson limited Milwaukee to a run in six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the major league-leading Brewers 3-2 on Wednesd...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Alek Thomas on Diamondbacks coming back from a six-run deficit, but falling short Alek Thomas said the comeback builds confidence even in the DBacks' loss to the Brewers

AUGUST 27, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Freddie Freeman is Eyeing Some Weird MLB History

Freddie Freeman is making bad history in a good way, the Phillies get another gem, Cal Raleigh ties and breaks a record and more from the we...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Freddie Freeman is Eyeing Some Weird MLB History

Tallies three hits in loss Thomas went 3-for-5 with a steal and one RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss at Colorado.

Impact The Arizona outfielder notched his fifth three-hit performance of the season, as he also swiped his sixth base. Thomas has been filling an everyday role for the Diamondbacks since Aug. 1, hitting .298 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.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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