Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Sat 8/10/24 4:20 PM

Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday marks the second time in three games that Thomas will begin the contest in the dugout. He went 0-for-2 with one walk in Friday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia. Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thu 8/8/24 6:16 PM

Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
With left-hander Kolby Allard slated to throw the first pitch for Philadelphia, the left-handed-hitting Thomas will take a seat to begin Thursday's contest. Jake McCarthy will fill in as Arizona's center fielder and bat second while Thomas rests.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Wed 8/7/24 4:22 PM

Thomas is not in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in the Diamondbacks' 7-3 win in the first game of the day before getting removed for a pinch hitter. He'll begin the second contest on the bench but will be an option to enter late as a defensive replacement should the Diamondbacks grab the lead.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Mon 8/5/24 2:38 PM

Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Thomas will take a seat for the second time in three days as left-hander Logan Allen takes the mound for Cleveland. Jake McCarthy will play center field and bat sixth Monday in Thomas' stead.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Sat 8/3/24 2:40 PM

Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas will get a day to rest Saturday after going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in Friday's game. Jake McCarthy will fill the void in center field and bat sixth.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Wed 7/31/24 2:36 PM

Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas will take a seat for the third time in five games, with all of those absences coming against left-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Thomas still appears to have a grasp on a strong-side platoon role.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Tue 7/30/24 5:44 PM

Thomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup versus the Nationals on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Lefty Patrick Corbin is on the mound for the Nationals for Tuesday's game, so the lefty-hitting Thomas will take a seat. Jake McCarthy has the start in center field and is batting sixth.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Sat 7/27/24 4:52 PM

Thomas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Thomas will be on the bench for Saturday's contest, yielding to Jake McCarthy in center field with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the bump for Pittsburgh. Thomas is slashing .206/.254/.413 in 68 plate appearances this season.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Wed 7/24/24 7:34 AM

Thomas entered Tuesday's game as a pinch runner and recorded a steal in a 6-2 win over Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas ran for Lourdes Gurriel in the eighth, and his stolen base produced a run when Freddy Fermin committed a throwing error while attempting to throw him out. The steal was Thomas' second in four games and third of the season. Thomas, who was held out of the starting lineup against a right-hander, finished the game in center field.

Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Tue 7/23/24 3:31 PM

Thomas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
After drawing the start against a left-handed pitcher Monday, Thomas will get the night off Tuesday. Jake McCarthy will bat eighth and fill center field.