Alek Thomas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Dodgers make Alek Thomas decision during Reds series | Sporting News Los Angeles has made a notable roster move with Thomas.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ben Rortvedt and Alek Thomas make decisions on future after Dodgers DFAs Ben Rortvedt and Alek Thomas each accepted their outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City after getting DFA'd by Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 DAY AGO • DODGERBLUE.COM

Accepts assignment Thomas cleared waivers and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Alex reports.

Impact The Dodgers designated Thomas for assignment Saturday after he spent late August up with the bug club. The outfielder is now back with Triple-A Oklahoma City and in their staring lineup Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"We don't need Bobby Miller"; "Alek Thomas deserves better" - Dodgers fans react to team's roster moves amid Shohei Ohtani limbo Shohei Ohtani is the LA Dodgers' most influential player, boasting six All-Star selections, four MVP awards and several other notable honors to his name.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Thomas for assignment Saturday.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers activate Smith, Rushing and Wrobleski from injured list. Ohtani's pitching outlook next

The Los Angeles Dodgers have welcomed back catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Demoted to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1

Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle’s game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Satu...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Braves' Sale demands ball in 9th to cap 1st complete game since 2019 in 1-0 shutout of Dodgers

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says veteran left-hander Chris Sale was “on a mission” against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning before the game about the death of a friend

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Chris Sale strikes out 11 in 5-hit shutout as Braves beat Yamamoto and Dodgers 1-0 for 3-game sweep

Chris Sale struck out 11 in a five-hit shutout, Drake Baldwin launched a leadoff homer against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to compl...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks fans can't be feeling good about Alek Thomas' second life with Dodgers Alek Thomas has gotten off to a hot start wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, and Arizona Diamondbacks fans can't feel too good about it.

AUGUST 27 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Braves beat Dodgers 6-5 on walk-off single by pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim

Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Alek Thomas props up Dodgers organization in comparison to past experiences Alek Thomas discussed his experience in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization so far and how it compares to other teams.

AUGUST 26 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Albies drives in winning run in the 8th, Braves win 4-3 to snap Dodgers' 6-game winning streak

Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angles 4-3 on Tuesday night, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Blake Snell shines for 3rd straight start, Dodgers extend winning streak to 6 by sweeping Pirates

Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Will see regular reps versus righties Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts reveals who Dodgers will play in center field without Andy Pages Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Alek Thomas, Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman will receive starts in center field.

AUGUST 23 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Skubal fans 11 for his first Dodgers win as Los Angeles rallies past the Pirates, 4-3

Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani's latest step back toward the Dodgers' mound

Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Dodgers Lineup vs Pirates: Alek Thomas and Ben Rortvedt Starting The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup, pitching matchups and how to watch Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Alek Thomas Gets First Chance With Dodgers Since Diamondbacks Trade The Arizona Diamondbacks made the decision to trade long-time outfield contributor Alek Thomas to their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers t...

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

How the Dodgers' lineup might look with Alek Thomas The 26-year-old center fielder is hitting .296 at Triple-A.

AUGUST 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

En route to majors The Dodgers are expected to recall Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Andy Pages (hand) 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.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Watch minor league mascot crash into Dodgers outfielder Alek Thomas in scary Triple-A baseball moment | Sporting News Dodgers minor league outfielder Alek Thomas was on the wrong end of a bizarre collision.

JULY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WATCH: Dodgers' Alek Thomas suffers scary collision with Sacramento River Cats mascot on scooter Los Angeles Dodgers' Alek Thomas was involved in a scary collision during a Triple-A game. He collided with the Sacramento River Cats mascot Dinger, who was riding a scooter on the...

JULY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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