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Alek Thomas news
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The gist
Dodgers called up Alek Thomas after Andy Pages broke his hand. Thomas debuted with an RBI single in a 4-3 win.
Background
Andy Pages, the Dodgers' All-Star center fielder, fractured his left hand when hit by a 100.2 mph sinker on Friday. The Dodgers placed him on the 10-day injured list and recalled Alek Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Thomas, acquired from the Diamondbacks in May, had been working on his swing and posted an .855 OPS in 55 games with OKC.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Diamondbacks designated Alek Thomas for assignment; Dodgers acquired him in a trade.
- Aug 21, 2026Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being hit by a 100.2 mph sinker from Pirates starter Bubba Chandler.
- Aug 22, 2026Dodgers placed Pages on the 10-day injured list and recalled Alek Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Aug 22, 2026In his Dodgers debut, Thomas delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning; Dodgers beat Pirates 4-3 for their fifth straight win.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Manager Dave Roberts told Pages in the X-ray room, 'the season's not over for him, and we expect him back, full health.'
- Analysts
- NBC Sports notes Thomas is a defensive specialist and short-term stopgap, with top prospects like Josue De Paula possibly getting looks later.