DILLON THOMAS NEWS

Stays in Halos organization The Angels outrighted Thomas to Triple-A Salt Lake on Aug. 9.

Impact Thomas will stick around in the organization after clearing waivers two days after the Angels designated him for assignment. The 29-year-old outfielder has gone 1-for-11 with two walks and six strikeouts over eight games in the majors in 2022.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continue...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses 40-man spot The Angels designated Thomas for assignment Sunday.

Impact He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to fellow outfielder Steven Duggar, whom the Angels claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday. Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday after going 1-for-11 with two walks and six strikeouts across 14 plate appearances with the Angels on the season.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas was promoted by the Halos in late July and went 1-for-9 with a walk and five strikeouts in seven games. Mickey Moniak, who was acquired from the Phillies on Tuesday, was added to the active roster in a corresponding move and will round out the outfield group.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Thomas was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact After he rejoined the organization at the end of June, Thomas will make his way to Atlanta ahead of the Angels' first series of the second half Friday. The outfielder has appeared in one game in the big leagues this season, going 0-for-2 with a walk and run scored June 9 versus the Red Sox. David MacKinnon was optioned to Salt Lake on Friday in a corresponding move.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' 9-1 romp over Mets

Kyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and Framber Valdez pitched a gem to lift the Houston Astros over the New York Mets 9-1

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros place OF Michael Brantley on IL with shoulder issue

The Houston Astros have placed five-time All-Star Michael Brantley on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Halos organization The Angels claimed Thomas off waivers from the Astros on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Impact Thomas will begin his second stint of the season in the Angels organization after he had been claimed off waivers by Houston on June 15 before being cast off the 40-man roster less than two weeks later. Aside from a one-game cameo with the Angels earlier this month, Thomas has otherwise spent the entire campaign at the Triple-A level. Between stops at Salt Lake and the Astros' affiliate in Sugar Land, the 29-year-old outfielder has slashed .293/.395/.492 with nine home runs and three stolen bases across 228 plate appearances.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak

Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning str...

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Thomas was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas appeared in one game for the Angels in mid-June before being designated for assignment and claimed by the Astros, but he didn't last long with his new team before being placed on waivers again. Whether or not there will be any interest this time around in a 29-year-old with just five career MLB games under his belt remains to be seen.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Astros The Astros claimed Thomas off waivers from the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Houston transferred outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thomas, who appeared in one big-league game for the Angels earlier this month before being designated for assignment. Though Thomas is expected to report to Triple-A Sugar Land initially, he could eventually get a look with the Astros in center field, which has been a revolving door of late. All of Chas McCormick, Jose Siri and Mauricio Dubon have made two starts in center apiece over the Astros' previous six games, with none having separated himself from the others in the competition for the everyday gig.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Thomas was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Thomas has had a busy four days. His contract was selected Wednesday and he made his season debut Thursday, but he was optioned on Friday and now designated for assignment Saturday. Given that he's a 29-year-old with just five big-league games under his belt, he's likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo, Canha each drive in 3 runs as Mets defeat Angels 7-3

Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha both had two hits and three RBIs as the New York Mets bounced back after two straight losses with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Friday nigh...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Thomas went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout in his Angels debut Thursday but will head back to the minors two days after his contract was selected. He's slashing .295/.398/.489 with eight homers, 39 RBI, 36 runs and three stolen bases over 48 games in Salt Lake this year.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Thomas had his contract selected by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact The 29-year-old made his MLB debut over four games for the Mariners last year, and he'll now receive a look with the Angels. Thomas has an .887 OPS over 48 games with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, and he'll provide outfield depth for the Halos while Mike Trout manages a groin injury.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets camp invite from Angels Thomas signed with the Angels as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Thomas made his major-league debut in his age-28 season this year with the Mariners, going 1-for-9 with seven strikeouts. His 109 wRC+ at the Triple-A level was decent but hardly suggests he's about to become a major-league regular, especially as it came with a high 29.6 percent strikeout rate.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Thomas was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact Thomas was removed from the 40-man roster Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. The 28-year-old has been at Triple-A Tacoma since July 22, and he's slashed .333/.395/.590 with two home runs, four doubles, 12 runs, four RBI and a stolen base in 10 games since then.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fraley drives in 2, Flexen solid as Mariners beat Rays 8-2

Jake Fraley had a two-run single during a five-run third, Chris Flexen went 6 2/3 solid innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-2

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Thomas was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on July 21, and he'll be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Jake Fraley (illness), who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday. Thomas slashed .273/.379/.458 with nine homers, 46 RBI, 30 RBI and seven stolen bases in the minors to begin the year.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Thomas was recalled by the Mariners on Sunday, and he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout while appearing off the bench. He should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while right-hander Darren McCaughan's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors The Mariners recalled Thomas from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact The 28-year-old will serve as outfield depth while Jake Fraley (illness), who was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move, misses time. Thomas has appeared in just two games for the Mariners this season, going 2-for-8 with a pair of RBI and six strikeouts. Since being optioned June 12, he's hit .196 with 35 strikeouts in 97 at-bats.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Captain's Log: Dillon Thomas' decade to debut; the newly-minted Nuke; Kyle Lewis' surgery In his debut Wednesday, Dillon Thomas made a leaping catch at the wall and then got his first big-league hit, a two-run single in the 11th.

JUNE 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact It was a nice story when Thomas got called up earlier in the week, as he'd been on the minor-league grind for a full decade before getting his chance. There's typically a reason why players in his situation don't have much big-league experience, however, so it's no surprise to see him head back to the minors after going 1-for-8 with six strikeouts.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas' debut was 10 years in the making DETROIT -- Dillon Thomas couldn’t hold back the tears. How could he? The 28-year-old Minor League journeyman was asked what it meant to have...

JUNE 10, 2021 • MLB.COM