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The Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Alek Thomas of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired one of the former top prospects of the Arizona Diamondbacks in a one-for-one trade.
Outfielder Alek Thomas is heading to the Dodgers, reports Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. It’ll be outfielder Jose Requena heading back to the Diamondbacks, per Francys Romero of Beisbol FR.
The Dodgers acquisition comes after Thomas was designated for assignment last week. Arizona needed a roster spot for prospect Ryan Waldschmidt. The 26-year-old Thomas has hit just .181 in 100 plate appearances this season. He’s popped two home runs and stolen four bases. Thomas has earned regular playing time in each of the past four seasons, but has failed to reach even league average production at the plate.
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