The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shrewd deal to acquire Alek Thomas, but he's now as good as gone after electing free agency.
Outfielder Alek Thomas elected free agency after being outrighted to the minor leagues by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Acquired earlier in the season via trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thomas appeared in seven games for Los Angeles as injury depth while spending the majority of his stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Dodgers Way argues that losing Thomas hurts the Dodgers' outfield depth, though a crowded roster left him without a clear path to playing time. Thomas posted strong Triple-A numbers, hitting .305 with 11 home runs, which the writer suggests will help him seek regular opportunities elsewhere.
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