Dodgers call up Alek Thomas to replace injured Andy Pages
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:28 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.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers call up Alek Thomas with Andy Pages out
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers turn to former top prospect after Andy Pages suffers gnarly injury
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Turn to Former Top Prospect Alek Thomas After Andy Pages Injury
"LOS ANGELES — Dodgers All-Star center fielder Andy Pages is expected out for about a month after suffering a fracture of his left hand on Friday night courtesy of a 100-mph fastball. He was placed on the injured list on Saturday, with Alek Thomas recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill some time in center […]
"Los Angeles Dodgers could turn to former top prospect Alek Thomas after right fielder Andy Pages suffered a hand fracture during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pages was hit by a pitch during Friday night’s 5-4, 10-inning victory over Pittsburgh and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:28 PMDodgers call up Alek Thomas with Andy Pages out
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers All-Star center fielder Andy Pages is expected out for about a month after suffering a fracture of his left hand on Friday night courtesy of a 100-mph fastball. He was placed on the injured list on Saturday, with Alek Thomas recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill some time in center […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:50 PMLos Angeles Dodgers turn to former top prospect after Andy Pages suffers gnarly injury
Los Angeles Dodgers could turn to former top prospect Alek Thomas after right fielder Andy Pages suffered a hand fracture during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pages was hit by a pitch during Friday night’s 5-4, 10-inning victory over Pittsburgh and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:05 PMDodgers 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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