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Out of Sunday's lineup Thomas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Thomas has a .539 OPS through 15 games in September and will sit Sunday after making three straight starts. Corbin Carrol will move to center field while Jake McCarthy starts in right.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts homer in win Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Thomas padded the Diamondbacks' lead in the sixth inning with his second homer and eighth hit over 14 contests this month. Despite his mediocre hitting of late, he's still playing more often than not. The outfielder has posted a .236/.278/.390 slash line with nine long balls, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 112 games this season while seeing the bulk of his playing time in center field.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Jake McCarthy and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Thomas has batted just .121/.159/.182 in 69 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact The lefty-hitting Thomas will head to the bench for the series opener while the Mets bring southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. With Thomas taking a seat, the Diamondbacks will start an outfield trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact With lefty Justin Steele on the mound for Chicago, the left-handed bat of Thomas will remain in Arizona's dugout to begin Saturday's contest. Corbin Carroll will slide to center field while Thomas sits, moving Tommy Pham into right field and Evan Longoria in as the D-backs' DH.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies a hit and a steal Thomas went 1-for-4 with one steal in Friday's 1-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact Thomas has now stolen bases in back-to-back games after also swiping a bag in Thursday's victory over the Cubs. He also posted the hardest hit ball of the game with a 109.3-mph single in the ninth inning. The 23-year-old has produced a .263 batting average with six homers and six stolen bases over 210 plate appearances since being recalled from Triple-A on June 19.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in five Thomas went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies.

Impact Thomas put the Diamondbacks in front 6-5 in the third inning with a three-run homer off Chris Flexen, his eighth of the season, before driving in two more runs with a base hit in the fourth. Thomas had gone just 2-for-20 with one RBI in seven games before Wednesday's contest, and the home run was his first since Aug. 1. Overall, the 23-year-old outfielder is slashing .241/.284/.396 with 44 runs scored, 31 RBI and seven steals through 325 plate appearances this season. Thomas has gotten regular playing time against right-handed pitching, though he could see an expanded role if Corbin Carroll (wrist) is forced to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs rally to thump Rockies behind Alek Thomas' 5 RBIs Alek Thomas hit a three-run homer to help the host Arizona Diamondbacks overcome an early four-run deficit and beat the Colorado Rockies 12-...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

On bench against lefty Thomas is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Kyle Freeland. Thomas has batted just .108 with a .304 OPS in 67 plate appearances against lefties this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Thomas has slashed .098/.127/.164 in 63 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Thomas is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Reds.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against left-hander Brandon Williamson. Thomas has slashed just .100/.129/.167 in 62 plate appearances off southpaws this year.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen's 11-K gem, Thomas' stellar catch propel D-backs to WC spot PHOENIX -- Don’t look now, but the D-backs would have possession of a National League Wild Card spot if the season ended today after they co...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Five hits in doubleheader Thomas went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep over the Padres. He went 2-for-3 with three runs scored in the se...

Impact Thomas busted out with his first multi-hit game since July 29. August hasn't been kind to the outfielder who entered Saturday's doubleheader batting .219 (7-for-32) during 15 games this month. Thomas has been a better hitter since a return from the minors, but the Diamondbacks will continue to limit his exposure to southpaws.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.

Impact Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they face off against Rockies left-hander Ty Blach. Thomas has batted just .077/.111/.154 in 54 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Thomas isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Thomas will take a seat Saturday as Rich Hill prepares to start on the mound for the Padres. Corbin Carroll will slide over to center field, allowing Jake McCarthy to start in right field.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Thomas isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against the Padres.

Impact With left-hander Blake Snell starting on the mound for San Diego, Thomas will take a seat to begin Friday's game. Corbin Carroll will shift to center field in Thomas' place, and Jake McCarthy will get the nod in right.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact With left-hander Julio Urias set to start on the mound for Los Angeles, the lefty-hitting Thomas will remain in the dugout for the beginning of Tuesday's contest. Corbin Carroll will shift over to center field in Thomas' place, and Jake McCarthy will start in right.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Sunday Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Thomas will sit for the second time this weekend while the Twins bring a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) to the hill for the series finale. With the Diamondbacks acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Tommy Pham from the Mets on Tuesday, Thomas and fellow left-handed hitter Jake McCarthy would seem to be most at risk of losing playing time.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down Friday Thomas isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against Minnesota.

Impact After going 1-for-13 with a homer and six strikeouts in his last five games, Thomas will get a day off Friday to regroup. Corbin Carroll will slide over to center field in Thomas' absence, allowing Tommy Pham to start in left and bat fifth.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers Tuesday Thomas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Thomas has been steady of late, going 9-for-31 (.290) with two homers and four RBI over his last 10 contests. The outfielder is up to seven long balls in 73 games this season, one homer shy of matching his total from last year. He's added a .239/.274/.419 slash line with 20 RBI, 31 runs scored, five stolen bases, 13 doubles and three triples over 234 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Thomas has a .256/.273/.442 slash line in 12 games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat Sunday with righty Luis Castillo taking the mound for Seattle. Corbin Carrol will shift to center field while Lourdes Gurriel and Dominic Canzone start in the corner outfield.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Thomas will be on the bench against lefty Brandon Williamson and the Reds on Saturday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Thomas has hit well since returning to the big leagues in mid-June, slashing .293/.301/.524 with four homers in 25 games. Part of his success may stem from the fact that the Diamondbacks have shielded him from facing lefties, starting him against just one of the five the team has faced in the last month. Corbin Carroll will shift to center field Saturday, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. taking Carroll's usual spot in left.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Thomas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Thomas' third-inning homer was his second in as many games. In a promising sign, the home run came off a lefty, an area of weakness for the outfielder 2023 and what had him demoted to Triple-A Reno earlier. He's 3-for-42 against southpaws and 2-for-6 since being recalled mid-June. Thomas is batting .328/.339/.569 over 19 games since his return to the majors.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes through in clutch Thomas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win against Pittsburgh.

Impact Thomas made out in his first two plate appearances before coming up big late in the contest. He smacked a game-tying solo shot to lead off the eighth inning, providing the Diamondbacks with their first run of the game. Thomas then reached on an infield single in the 10th to again knock in the tying run. The outfielder had been struggling coming into Saturday, batting .192 (5-for-26) with no RBI over his previous 10 contests.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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