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Diamondbacks Promote Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt, Designate Alek Thomas for Assignment

Arizona is turning to its top bat to jolt an offense that has stalled below .500.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hits his first career base hit against the New York Mets in the eighth inning, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Overview

  • Waldschmidt, promoted Friday, logged a pinch-hit single in his MLB debut that night in a 3-1 loss to the Mets.
  • To open a roster spot, Arizona designated center fielder Alek Thomas for assignment after a .181 start at the plate.
  • Under MLB’s DFA rules, the team has seven days to trade or waive Thomas, and GM Mike Hazen said clubs have already called about him.
  • The move follows a stretch of light scoring and losses, with manager Torey Lovullo and the front office stressing production over past moments.
  • The 23-year-old is Arizona’s No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline and earned the call with a .289/.400/.477 line at Triple-A, where his on-base skills stood out.