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Dodgers Already Lose 5-Year Veteran to MLB Free Agency

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alek Thomas has elected free agency after a brief and mostly minor-league stint with the team this season, via the MiLB transaction log.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 2:49 AM
Dodgers Already Lose 5-Year Veteran to MLB Free Agency
Key Things to Know
  • Outfielder Alek Thomas has elected free agency after finishing the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
  • Thomas became an unrestricted free agent after being outrighted off the 40-man roster in early September.
  • Los Angeles initially acquired Thomas in May from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor leaguer Jose Requena.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alek Thomas has officially elected free agency following the conclusion of the minor league season. Thomas ended the 2026 campaign with Triple-A Oklahoma City after being designated for assignment and outrighted in early September, granting him the right to enter the open market.

The 26-year-old was acquired by the Dodgers from the Arizona Diamondbacks in May in exchange for minor leaguer Jose Requena. Thomas appeared in seven major-league games for Los Angeles in August before finishing the year helping Oklahoma City secure the Triple-A National Championship title.

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