The Arizona Diamondbacks traded outfielder Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for 17-year-old outfield prospect Jose Requena.
The move gives Arizona financial flexibility as the team approaches the first Competitive Balance Tax threshold. General manager Mike Hazen noted that the savings could help at the trade deadline without requiring the franchise to exceed the CBT for the first time.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. Closer Edwin Díaz had a rough outing in the eighth inning, allowing three runs without recording an out. Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 51 games with an RBI double.
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar wrapped up spring training with strong numbers, prompting manager Torey Lovullo to praise his center field potential. With Corbin Carroll set for right field, questions remain about outfield alignments involving Lawlar and Alek Thomas. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s return looms as a key factor.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their season with an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, raising their 2025 World Series banner beforehand. Andy Pages hit a go-ahead three-run homer and made a key defensive play. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a quality start in his debut.