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How a draft class tied to the Diamondbacks’ future is now part of their past

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have reshaped their roster in many ways since the offseason, but one common thread in several of those moves is that three of their trade pieces came from the same draft class: Blaze Alexander, Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas.

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Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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