D-Backs Trade Alek Thomas To Dodgers

Key Points:

• The Diamondbacks traded center fielder Alek Thomas to the Dodgers for minor league outfielder Jose Requena, with the Dodgers assuming the remaining $1.4 million on Thomas' arbitration salary and optioning him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
• Thomas, once a highly regarded prospect, has struggled offensively in the majors with a career .230/.273/.361 batting line and one of the lowest on-base percentages since 2022, though he remains an above-average defender and baserunner.
• Arizona designated Thomas for assignment last week after promoting top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt, while the Dodgers designated Michael Siani for assignment to open a roster spot for Thomas.
• The Dodgers view Thomas as a fifth outfielder option behind Andy Pages and expect to regain Kiké Hernández from injury soon; meanwhile, Requena is a 17-year-old Venezuelan amateur outfielder known for raw power and arm strength who has yet to play professionally.
• This trade reflects the Diamondbacks' continued reshaping of their outfield, having also traded Jake McCarthy to Colorado, while the Dodgers absorb luxury tax costs and gain a player with arbitration control for at least two more seasons.