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Takes seat Monday Thomas isn't starting Monday against Kansas City.

Impact Thomas snapped a six-game hitting streak Sunday when he went 0-for-4 in the loss to the Cubs, and he'll get a breather in Monday's series opener against the Royals. Jake McCarthy will draw the start in center field and bat sixth.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Runs hit streak to five Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 win over the Cubs.

Impact Thomas got in on the home run parade -- Arizona belted seven of them at Wrigley Field -- and has three in his first 42 at-bats in the majors. The rookie extended a hitting streak to five games, during which he's 7-for-19 (.368) with three extra-base hits.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in opener Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He later went 2-for-4 in the nightcap.

Impact Thomas looks like he's here to stay in the majors with 10 hits, including two home runs, over his first 31 major-league at-bats. He's doing it with a style most hitting coaches don't teach -- a pronounced leg kick and a lot of hand movement before unleashing his swing. "It feels like there's a lot going on," Arizona hitting coach Joe Mather told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "But when it's always been followed by production, you have to let him play it out. There is a lot going on, but basically all that is for him is just setting him up to be in position to hit the ball." With the team batting .205 (29th in MLB), the rookie's .323 average stands out.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Alek Thomas riding unique swing to early success in majors Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas has “a lot going on” with his swing, but it has always worked for him, including the past week-plus in t...

MAY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Reaches base three times Thomas went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Thomas was back in the lineup following a day off Friday, and the prospect was moved to seventh in the order, his highest position since being added to the team a week ago. His 17 plate appearances are a small sample, but Thomas is showing signs he's MLB-ready. The outfielder is 7-for-16 with four extra-base hits, three RBI and five runs scored through five games. Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo may eventually move him higher in the order since Thomas spent most of his time in the minors as a leadoff batter.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen's gem, Thomas' bat provide silver lining PHOENIX -- A primary reason for the D-backs’ recent success has been their ability to win close games. They’re tied for second in MLB with e...

MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Day off Friday Thomas isn't starting Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Thomas started in the last four games and went 5-for-13 with a homer, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather in Friday's series opener while Jordan Luplow starts in center field and bats second.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It's the same game': Diamondbacks' top prospect Alek Thomas adapting well to majors Alek Thomas grew up in major league clubhouses. Now in his first week with the Diamondbacks, that's helped ease his transition to the majors...

MAY 13, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Launches first career homer Thomas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas took Sandy Alcantara deep in the bottom of the third inning, accounting for the only run against the starter in the contest. He later singled and scored in the eighth frame. The homer was the 22-year-old's first career. Since getting called up to the big-leagues May 8, Thomas has compiled five hits, three of which were for extra bases, four runs and three RBI in 13 at-bats.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in first MLB runs Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Miami.

Impact Thomas made his third straight start since moving up from Triple-A Reno and knocked in the first runs of his MLB career. He had a two-out, RBI double in the fourth inning then singled home a run in the eighth during what was a productive day for the lower half of the order. Thomas is locked in at center field while Daulton Varsho, who was the primary starter in center to begin the season, handles catching duties with Carson Kelly (oblique) sidelined. That means Varsho will require breaks and won't be bouncing between catcher and the outfield.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Makes second start Thomas started in center field and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over Miami.

Impact Thomas made a second consecutive start in center, batting eighth in both games. He's expected to be the primary center fielder while Daulton Varsho fills in behind the plate for injured catcher Carson Kelly (oblique). The organization's plans for Thomas and Varsho when Kelly returns are unclear, but there will be tough decisions as outlined by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, if Arizona keeps Thomas in the majors. That could be the case if he's productive and the above-.500 Diamondbacks (16-14) are winning games.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas' arrival could lead to tough decisions for Diamondbacks Alek Thomas’ promotion to the majors could be a precursor to some difficult Diamondbacks roster decisions in the not-so-distant future.

MAY 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Contributes in MLB debut Thomas started in center field, batted eighth, and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Thomas had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno and made his major-league debut. The plan is for him to start in center field for the time being while Daulton Varsho becomes the primary catcher with Carson Kelly (oblique) on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. Kelly was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain, the least severe, meaning the absence will not be prolonged. However the injury plays out, it's unlikely the Diamondbacks' plan is to promote Thomas for only a short period and thereby waste his MLB clock.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving call-up to big leagues Thomas had his contract selected by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact The 22-year-old is one of the top prospects in baseball and will now receive his first look in the majors. Thomas made his way to Triple-A Reno last season and hit .369/.434/.658 with eight home runs and five stolen bases in 34 games, and he continued to hit well early in 2022 with an .857 OPS. He should take over the starting job in center field while Daulton Varsho, who has 22 starts in center this season, sees more time behind the plate with catcher Carson Kelly (oblique) moving to the injured list.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE