Alek Thomas - Heavy Sports
Alek Thomas latest breaking news, stats splits, career history, age, height, weight, birthdate and birthplace.
heavy.comHere’s the latest on Alek Thomas:
- He signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks to avoid arbitration, securing about $1.9625 million for 2026, and is expected to be the bulk of the center-field reps if he remains with the team on Opening Day [source: FOX Sports, MLB.com reporting on arbitration settlement].[2]
- In 2025 he posted a batting line around the mid-.240s and has shown solid defense in center field, with continued playing time likely if he can maintain or improve his offensive numbers [NBC Sports recap and MLB.com context in latest updates].[4][2]
- Recent notable performances include at least one multi-RBI game and occasional power, with his role sometimes affected by injuries or bereavement leaves, but he has generally remained part of Arizona’s outfield mix [CBS Sports and NBC Sports summaries].[1][4]
If you want, I can pull up a specific game-by-game recap, or provide his current stat line and splits for 2026 to date.