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Alek Thomas reached a one-year arbitration-avoiding deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 2026, worth approximately $1.9625 million, indicating he remains in their plans in center field for the short term. This suggests he’ll be part of the D-backs’ outfield mix if he’s healthy and productive in spring training and early 2026 games.[1]
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During the 2025 season, Thomas posted a batting line around .249/.289/.370 with power occasional bursts, including a homer drought that ended with a two-run shot in a late-season game, signaling he showed occasional pop but overall continued to seek more consistency offensively.[1]
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He also faced personal or health-related interruptions in 2026 that kept him away from the team briefly on the bereavement list, after which he returned to start in center field, underscoring ongoing themes of resilience and positional role in Arizona.[1]
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In broader coverage, Thomas has been discussed as a strong defensive center fielder with tools that once suggested more offense, and writers have continued to examine whether adjustments to his swing or approach could unlock higher production in a pivotal year for his career.[4][5]
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