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The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded for outfielder Alek Thomas, sending minor leaguer Jose Requena to the Arizona Diamondbacks. To accommodate Thomas, the Dodgers designated Michael Siani for assignment.
Alek Thomas
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for outfielder Alek Thomas Tuesday morning, giving up minor leaguer Jose Requena in return.
To make room, the Dodgers designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment.
Thomas is relatively underperforming this season, hitting .181/.222/.340/.563 with two home runs, 10 RBIs and four stolen bases.
In his career, heâs slashing .230/.273/.361/.634.
On social media, many fans expressed excitement for Thomas to join the team.
âFinally a Mexican on the Dodgers!â wrote @gerarevive, referencing Sianiâs heritage and his recent stint for Team Mexico in this yearâs World Baseball Classic.
âThis is a good move,â added @wearethecruel_.
âIâll take it not a bad trade,â opined @angeldap_.
âI like this move,â explained @juanziggyramos. âDude can play defense and has speed on the base paths.â
âGreat news for LA,â added @dejinvu.
Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) reacts after hitting an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Dodgers traded minor leaguer Jose Requena to acquire Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Alek Thomas is underperforming this season with a batting average of .181 and two home runs.
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One Instagram user, though, referenced the teamâs ongoing batting woes.
âDoes he have the secret to get everyone out of their slump?â wrote @ricardo_sells_houses.
On X, formerly Twitter, many of the comments were barbs about the teamâs slump
âHeâll fit in perfectly since he canât hit,â wrote @scouter34.
âDodgers window is closed if they think Alek Thomas is going to get their offense going,â added @sogan_reth76473.
âWay to go! add another struggling hitter to an already struggling offense,â said @johnnavarr81692.
âGoody.. An OF hitting .182.. Just what we need,â said @Gwionbach.
Others questioned how heâd fit in with the team.
âAnother outfielder ????for sure no room for Tibbs III,â added @dj_creature, referencing one of the Dodgersâ top prospects.
As many of those commenters noted, Thomas isnât a dominant hitter, though he can be a threat on the basepaths.
Baseball Savant puts his baserunning value in the 78th percentile.
He also is an above-average defender, with Baseball Savant putting his value in the 74th percentile.
The commenters were also right to note, though, his batting struggles, as BS has him in the 18th percentile.
Itâs possible the Dodgers expect Thomas to rebound at the plate. He certainly adds depth on defense and can serve as a pinch runner as the situation calls.
What do you think about the Alek Thomas trade, and how do you think heâll fit in with the Dodgers?