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Jared Thomas is making up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League

Jared Thomas (No. 8 PuRP) played in the Arizona Fall League last year and hit .302/.343/.524 through 17 games despite battling a hamate bone injury discovered late in the season. After the season ended, he got it repaired but then…

By Samantha Bradfield · Purple Row

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Jared Thomas is using the Arizona Fall League to make up for missed 2026 playing time.
A hamate bone injury and recovery setbacks delayed Thomas's 2026 debut until July 6.
Rockies director Chris Forbes stated Thomas desperately needed extra at-bats following his shortened minor-league season.

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Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jared Thomas is using his second stint in the Arizona Fall League to regain lost at-bats following an extended injury recovery. Thomas missed significant time in 2026 due to complications from hamate bone surgery before debuting on July 6, eventually finishing the minor league campaign with Double-A Hartford.

Rockies senior director of player development Chris Forbes highlighted Thomas's urgent need for plate appearances after the interrupted campaign. Through his first 14 AFL games, Thomas hit .239 with one home run and five stolen bases, earning recognition among the league's top performers for Week 3.

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