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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Retooled swing over offseason

    Thomas worked on retooling his swing over the offseason in an effort to create more balance and also separation in activating his hips, shoulders and hands, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Thomas' father and personal hitting coach, Allen, partnered with a trainer named Chad Miller to open a high-tech hitting company named ID Evolution last spring, and Alek revamped his swing this winter while working with the company's staff. While Thomas said his new swing doesn't feel totally natural yet, he's noticing positive results so far this spring. He hit a ball 116 miles per hour against a Triple-A pitcher prior to spring training, which is notable given that his max exit velocity in his two major-league seasons was 111.3 mph. Thomas has slashed just .230/.274/.359 so far in the big leagues, but the 23-year-old is a former top prospect who hit .316/.391/.500 in the minors. Perhaps the new swing will allow him to come closer to realizing his offensive potential.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Makes spring debut

    Thomas started in center field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres.

    Thomas was held out of games while dealing with inflammation in his right wrist. He made a sliding catch on a sinking liner, showing off the stellar defense that led to him finishing last season with five defensive runs saved and six outs above average. The challenge for Thomas will be to figure out how to stay in the lineup against lefties. The outfielder batted .143 with a .435 OPS over 81 plate appearances last year.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Takes at-bats Monday

    Thomas (wrist) took at-bats on a back field Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

    Thomas developed inflammation in his right wrist and has missed a week. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo hopes the outfielder can play Tuesday. The Diamondbacks could also put off his return until Thursday following a team off day Wednesday.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Returns to lineup Tuesday

    Thomas (wrist) is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in his return to Cactus League play, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Thomas was held out of action for more than a week while battling inflammation in his right wrist, but he's progressed to the point of testing things out in game action. The 23-year-old is in line for center field duty this season for the defending National League pennant winners.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Taking break from swings

    Thomas (wrist) isn't expected to resume swinging a bat until at least Friday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

    The 23-year-old was scratched from Monday's spring lineup due to wrist soreness, and he was diagnosed with inflammation after receiving medical imaging. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so Thomas could return to game action shortly after he resumes taking swings.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Dealing with wrist soreness

    Thomas was held out of the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to wrist soreness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Thomas tracked balls during live batting practice instead. Manager Torey Lovullo said he's not worried about the injury, adding that Thomas could have played Monday, if needed. The young outfielder should be back in the lineup later this week.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out against left-hander

    Thomas is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Phillies.

    Southpaw Ranger Suarez is taking the ball for the Phils, so the left-handed hitting Thomas will take a seat. There's a good chance Thomas will enter the game eventually once Philadelphia goes to its bullpen. Corbin Carroll will shift over to center field while Tommy Pham handles right.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting for Game 4

    Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS against Philadelphia.

    With left-hander Cristopher Sanchez set to start on the mound for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Thomas will retreat to the bench for the beginning of Friday's contest. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield while Thomas sits.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out of lineup for Game 3

    Thomas is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday versus the Phillies.

    Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield as the Diamondbacks take on left-hander Ranger Suarez. Thomas slashed just .143/.175/.260 in 81 plate appearances against lefties during the regular season and has gone 0-for-5 with a sacrifice fly through the first two games of the National League Championship Series.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Delivers two in loss

    Thomas went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees.

    Thomas delivered a two-out, two-run double in the first inning to give Arizona an early lead. The outfielder has scuffled during the month of September, going 13-for-67 (.194) with a .579 OPS, but the inconsistent Thomas has driven in 13 runs over 21 games this month. That's the most RBI he's had in any month this season.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Out of Sunday's lineup

    Thomas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs.

    Thomas has a .539 OPS through 15 games in September and will sit Sunday after making three straight starts. Corbin Carroll will move to center field while Jake McCarthy starts in right.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Lifts homer in win

    Thomas went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

    Thomas padded the Diamondbacks' lead in the sixth inning with his second homer and eighth hit over 14 contests this month. Despite his mediocre hitting of late, he's still playing more often than not. The outfielder has posted a .236/.278/.390 slash line with nine long balls, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 112 games this season while seeing the bulk of his playing time in center field.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: On bench versus lefty

    Thomas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

    Lourdes Gurriel, Jake McCarthy and Tommy Pham will start across the outfield for the Diamondbacks as they take on left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Thomas has batted just .121/.159/.182 in 69 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

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  • Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: On bench against southpaw

    Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

    The lefty-hitting Thomas will head to the bench for the series opener while the Mets bring southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. With Thomas taking a seat, the Diamondbacks will start an outfield trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham from left to right.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 175 lbs
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Age: 23
Experience: 1
Bats/Throws: L, L