Transaction AI Analyzed

Dodgers acquired OF Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks for OF Jose Requena.

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AI Summary

The Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks in exchange for prospect Jose Requena.

Alek Thomas Jose Tena Ryan Waldschmidt Arizona Diamondbacks Washington Nationals

Thomas was designated for assignment over the weekend so that the Diamondbacks could add top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to the 40-man roster. Thomas was hitting .181/.222/.340 as Arizona's center fielder against right-handers. However, he has two years of team control remaining on his contract and was once a top 100 outfield prospect, so it makes sense for the Dodgers to take a gamble. He'll head to the minors for now. Requena is a 17-year-old outfielder who signed with the Dodgers in January for a $372,500 bonus.