The Diamondbacks on Tuesday traded outfielder Alek Thomas to the Dodgers in exchange for 17-year-old outfield prospect Jose Requena, in a move that could benefit Arizona even if Requena doesn't end up playing in the big leagues.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Tuesday that Thomas was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for 17-year-old OF Jose Requena. After a slow start to the season, Thomas became expendable. The D-backs called up their number 1 prospect, Ryan Waldschmidt.

The Diamondbacks DFA'ed former top prospect Alek Thomas to call up current top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt. MLB Trade Rumors has all the details.

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ decision to designate outfielder Alek Thomas for assignment was as strategic as it was emotional, and general manager Mike Hazen explained why. Jul 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan,