Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout in his Angels debut Thursday but will head back to the minors two days after his contract was selected. He's slashing .295/.398/.489 with eight homers, 39 RBI, 36 runs and three stolen bases over 48 games in Salt Lake this year.