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Dodgers trade for Alek Thomas, but aren’t putting him on MLB roster

California Post·Jack Harris·20 days ago
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The Dodgers acquired a recognizable name in a minor trade with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Just don’t expect to see him on the Dodgers’ MLB roster for now. A week after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, five-year MLB veteran Alek Thomas was dealt to the Dodgers in exchange for 17-year-old prospect Jose Requena, both teams announced. Dodgers have added some much-needed outfield depth when they traded for Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas on Tuesday. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Thomas, 26, boasts ample big-league experience, having played 448 games with the Dbacks since his debut in 2022. However, he is just a career .230 hitter, and was DFA’d last week –– even with a minor-league option remaining –– after starting this season with a .181 average. The Dodgers will likely exercise Thomas’ minor-league option now that they’ve acquired him. According to a source, Thomas is not reporting to the club’s MLB roster following Tuesday’s trade.…

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