Dodgers' Ian Thomas: Optioned to minor league camp

Thomas was optioned to minor league camp Thursday.

The southpaw enjoyed some success down the stretch last year, allowing three runs with a 10:3 K:BB in eight September innings. He carried that over to the spring with one hit allowed over three scoreless Cactus League frames, but there simply was not room for Thomas in the Dodgers' bullpen. Luis Avilan and Adam Liberatore remain as lefty relief options for Los Angeles.