Dodgers lose Andy Pages to injury, call up Alek Thomas from Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages suffered a left hand fracture after being hit by a pitch during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the injury is not season-ending, but Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks. The Dodgers have called up Alek Thomas from Triple-A as a replacement, who had already contributed with a hit and an RBI in his return. The team may also consider top prospect Josue De Paula for added depth. Catcher Will Smith, who has missed time due to an inflamed disc, is expected to return early next month.
- •Andy Pages suffered a fracture and will be out for 4-5 weeks.
- •Alek Thomas was called up and recorded an RBI in his first game.
- •Josue De Paula is a potential addition from the minor leagues.
- •Will Smith is expected to return in early September.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Pages injury creates huge hole in Dodgers lineup: Who will fill it?
"The Los Angeles Dodgers will have to regroup after seeing their talented roster lose another key player to injury.
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