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Diamondbacks DFA former prospect Alek Thomas for 2024 first-rounder Ryan Waldschmidt

Nypost · · 241 words · By Andrew Battifarano
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What to know about Diamondbacks DFA former prospect Alek Thomas for 2024 first-rounder Ryan Waldschmidt

The Diamondbacks are calling up their top prospect in their minor league system.

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What happened

The Diamondbacks are calling up their top prospect in their minor league system.

Why it matters

But that means they’re dumping one of their former highly regarded farmhands.

Common ground

Arizona called up outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A, and to make room for their No.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Thomas, who was Arizona’s top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2022 season”
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No evidence was provided to confirm whether Alek Thomas was the top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2022 season.
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Claim 2: “Ryan Waldschmidt is the No. 1 prospect on MLB Pipeline for the Diamondbacks”
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ESPN and Arizona Sports both refer to Ryan Waldschmidt as the 'top prospect' for the Diamondbacks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome To Ryan's World!!! Ryan loves doing lots of fun things like pretend play, science experiments, music videos, skits, challenges, DIY arts and crafts and more!!!
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan & Daddy’s World Tour: Amazing Food & Fun Challenges! with tags ryan's world, compilation, 1 hour, kids video, family vlog, ryan toy review
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 10, 2026 · Watch Ryan and Friends for fun, educational shows, cartoons, and exclusive content! Featuring science experiments, DIY crafts, pretend play, challenges, and tons of other kid-favorite a…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.future.rya…
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Claim 3: “Thomas, meanwhile, has hit .181 with two homers across 94 at-bats this season”
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While sources confirm Alek Thomas was struggling and designated for assignment, the specific stats (.181 average, 2 homers, 94 at-bats) are not present in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — 138 players have hit a home run in their first at bat of a Major League Baseball game, the most recent being Félix Reyes of the Philadelphia Phillies on April 18, 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Unfortunately, Thomas’ bat has yet to come around.He’s out of minor league options, and a D-backs club that ranks 19th in runs scored and 22nd in home runs clearly feels it can no longer wait for an o…
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/d-backs-dfa-alek-thom…
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web search NEUTRAL — He has a .230 career batting average and a .273 on-base percentage. Thomas had his share of big moments with the club, particularly during the team's run to the World Series in 2023.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48714818/d-backs-promote…
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Claim 4: “sterling 2025 season in which Waldschmidt hit 18 home runs with 78 RBIs and a .892 with in High-A and Double-A”
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A web search result specifically detailing his 2025 Minor League Player of the Year honors confirms he hit 18 home runs, 78 RBI, and had a .892 OPS across High-A and Double-A.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Jeffery Waldschmidt is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.Waldschmidt attended Braden River High School in Bradenton, Florida.[1] He started his…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Waldschmidt
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web search NEUTRAL — Named the D-backs 2025 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America . In his first full season, hit .289 (140-for-484)/.892 OPS with 27 doubles, 4 triples, 18 home runs, 78 RBI, 96 walks and 20…
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/press-release/d-backs-name-ryan-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Following a home run, Ryan Waldschmidt jogs the base path during a Diamondbacks' spring training game. His best month of the 2025 minor league season came with the Sod Poodles during August, when he b…
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/nov/19/brhs-graduate-…
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Claim 5: “He has a .289/.400/.477 slash line with 15 extra-base hits in 128 at-bats with Triple-A Reno”
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The claim states a .289/.400/.477 slash line. However, ESPN reports he was batting .289 with a .877 OPS at Triple-A Reno, which does not perfectly align with the specific slash line provided in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bats: Right.Waldschmidt was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] The Arizona Diamondbacks subsequently drafted him with the 31st overall selection.[8] On July 24, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Waldschmidt
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web search NEUTRAL — The 23-year-old Waldschmidt was batting .289 with three homers, 22 RBI and had a .877 OPS at Triple-A Reno.He has a .230 career batting average and a .273 on-base percentage.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48714818/d-backs-promote…
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web search NEUTRAL — Waldschmidt has the contact ability to hit for a high average and the pop to deliver 20-30-homer upside. He's athletic and capable of making acrobatic plays in the outfield, with enough speed to cause…
https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/diamondbacks-prospe…
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Claim 6: “his bat has never translated to the big league level with a career .634 OPS”
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Claim 7: “Arizona called up outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A”
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Multiple independent sources (ESPN and Arizona Sports) confirm that the Arizona Diamondbacks called up outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks season is the franchise's 29th season in Major League Baseball and their 29th season at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, as members of the National League West. They are …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Arizona_Diamondbacks_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players of the minor league affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Diamondbacks_minor_lea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ryan Jeffery Waldschmidt (born October 7, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Waldschmidt
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Claim 8: “designated fellow outfielder Alek Thomas for assignment on Friday ahead of a matchup with the Mets”
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Both ESPN and Arizona Sports report that Alek Thomas was designated for assignment on Friday as part of the roster move involving Waldschmidt.
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web search NEUTRAL — PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ lack of execution in critical spots on Thursday led to a series loss against the New York Mets, who have claimed four straight sets at Chase Field dating back to 20…
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondba…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prospect Q&A: D-backs outfielder Thomas. Top prospect discusses offseason prep, having a coach as a father.
https://www.milb.com/st-lucie/news/prospect-q-a-arizona-diam…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thomas (hamstring) is scheduled to resume his rehab assignment Friday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Back in action …
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks…
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Claim 9: “His year-end performance got him a Double-A All-Star nod from Baseball America”
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While one source mentions him as a 'Third Team All-American' by Baseball America during his college career, there is no specific corroboration for a 'Double-A All-Star' nod in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Jeffery Waldschmidt is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Waldschmidt
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web search NEUTRAL — (WYMT) - Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has been named a Third Team All-American by Baseball America, it was announced Friday. This is Waldschmidt’s sixth postseason honor so far.
https://www.wymt.com/2024/06/21/ryan-waldschmidt-named-baseb…
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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona Diamondbacks Promote Ryan Waldschmidt to Double-A. Waldschmidt, 22, is in the midst of a solid offensive season. Though the bat has cooled down to a .268 average, Waldschmidt's eye and elite p…
https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/arizona-diamondback…
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Claim 10: “Less than two years after he was taken with the No. 31 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Waldschmidt reached the top level of the minor leagues”
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Wikipedia and other web sources confirm Waldschmidt was selected 31st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft. The timeline to Triple-A is consistent with the reports of his call-up.
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web search NEUTRAL — Waldschmidt was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] The Arizona Diamondbacks subsequently drafted him with the 31st overall selection.[8] On July 24, 2024, Waldsc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Waldschmidt
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web search NEUTRAL — A junior from Bradenton, Florida, Waldschmidt marks the 36th total draftee in the Mingione era. He is the fifth transfer into the program to be drafted in the past three years, with three others havin…
https://kysports.co/2024/07/kentucky-outfielder-ryan-waldsch…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 23-year-old outfielder was drafted at the end of the first round (31st overall) in the 2024 MLB Draft — the Prospect Promotion Incentive pick received as a result of Corbin Carroll's National Leag…
https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/diamondbacks-prospe…
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Claim 11: “provided solid outfield defense (two outs above average this season)”
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Claim 12: “was twice a Futures Game selection (2019, 2021)”
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Claim 13: “After back-to-back hitless games, he was 1-for-9 with four strikeouts in May”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Alek Thomas's specific performance in May (1-for-9 with four strikeouts).
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Claim 14: “Waldschmidt is not in the starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Mets”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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