Dodgers prepare to promote Alek Thomas for injured Andy Pages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to promote Alek Thomas from Triple-A after center fielder Andy Pages sustained a hand fracture. Thomas has posted a.296 batting average in 55 games with the Oklahoma City Comets. He last appeared on an MLB roster in May after being designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers' lineup for their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22 could include Thomas in center field, replacing Pages. This opportunity comes as the Dodgers maintain a nine-game lead in the National League West, allowing them to focus on defensive needs.
- •Alek Thomas is hitting.296 at Triple-A this season.
- •Andy Pages is out due to a hand fracture.
- •Thomas last played in MLB in May after being designated by Arizona.
- •Dodgers lead the NL West by nine games over the Padres.
- •Expect Thomas to start in center field against the Pirates.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — How the Dodgers’ lineup might look with Alek Thomas
"The 26-year-old center fielder is hitting .296 at Triple-A.
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