Dodgers call up Alek Thomas to replace injured Andy Pages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted outfielder Alek Thomas after Andy Pages suffered a fractured hand. Pages was hit by a 99 mph pitch during a game on August 21, and after initially continuing to play, he was replaced in the fifth inning. The Dodgers announced that Pages will be out for at least four weeks. Thomas, who was acquired after being designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, has shown improved offensive performance in the minor leagues, hitting.296 with seven home runs this season.
- •Andy Pages fractured his hand after being hit by a pitch.
- •Pages will be out for at least four weeks.
- •Alek Thomas is called up to fill Pages' roster spot.
- •Thomas has a.296 batting average with seven home runs in 2026.
- •Both Pages and Thomas are key to the Dodgers' offensive lineup.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Turn to Former Top Prospect Alek Thomas After Andy Pages Injury
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder Alek Thomas to replace Andy Pages after they lost the first-time All-Star to injury.
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