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2026 Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Alek Thomas bounced back in 2025 with his most complete season to date, establishing himself as a reliable everyday center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Playing in a career-high 143 games, he slashed .249/.289/.370 with 9 home runs and 7 stolen bases. While his offensive ceiling remains capped by his aggressive approach (4.5% walk rate) and moderate power (.120 ISO), his elite defense in center field kept him in the lineup and provided a solid floor. His 81 wRC+ indicates he was still below league average with the bat, but his improvements in contact quality and consistent playing time allowed him to post a positive 0.5 WAR season.

Entering 2026, Thomas is a depth option in most fantasy formats, valuable primarily in NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues that require five outfielders. Projections forecast a similar slash line of around .243/.290/.382 with roughly 10 home runs and 8-10 stolen bases. His fantasy value is tied directly to his playing time; as long as his glove keeps him in the lineup, he offers chip-in speed and runs scored from the bottom of a potent Diamondbacks order. However, without a significant jump in on-base skills or power, his upside is limited compared to other outfield options.