Arizona Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas activated in Triple-A Reno
Sep 17, 2024, 4:11 PM | Updated: 4:43 pm
Alek Thomas #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks prepares for the game against the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field on July 10, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas was activated by the Triple-A Reno Aces after missing over a month due a oblique injury.
Thomas was sent down to Reno on Aug. 13, and a week later, he was placed on the injured list. He had five hits at the plate in his three games for the Aces before getting injured.
The D-backs originally optioned Thomas after his bat struggled to pick up a rhythm across a month-long period in his return from a hamstring injury that had multiple setbacks. In 37 games, Thomas was batting .191.
The decision was made partially because of the emergence of outfielder Jake McCarthy, who became one of Arizona’s best hitters over the course of the season. With McCarthy, Corbin Carroll, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Randal Grichuk, Arizona had enough outfield depth.
As far as Thomas’ chances of getting called back up for the postseason, those odds have hit a snag thanks to the recent play of Pavin Smith. With Gurriel also on the injured list, Smith has starred in his place, now posting a .913 OPS on the season. Thomas could still, however, provide value with his defense, particularly in late game situations.
