Dodgers trade 17-year-old to Diamondbacks for recently DFA'd outfielder

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded 17-year-old Venezuelan outfield prospect Jose Requena to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Alek Thomas, who had recently been designated for assignment. The deal, reported by Francys Romero of Beisbolfr.com on May 12, 2026, brings a left-handed hitting option and solid defensive center fielder to Los Angeles. Thomas is expected to serve as a bench piece for the Dodgers, who made the move within the NL West division.