Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Marcus Thames could be a possibility for the Diamondbacks in left field.

Thames, who turns 34 in March, batted .288/.350/.491 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI over 212 at-bats with the Yankees this past season. We have heard reports that he could be Japan-bound, but he should be able to land a semi-regular role again in the major leagues.

Marcus Thames is working on a deal with Japan's Softbank Hawks.

Thames posted a solid .288/.350/.491 batting line, 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 212 at-bats with the Yankees this year, but he'll be lucky to find a job as a regular in the bigs for 2011 and the money might even be better in Japan. Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker passed along the report.

Marcus Thames is the designated hitter for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Monday night.

It's the same lineup the Yankees used in Game 1 against C.J. Wilson. For what it's worth, Thames is 7-for-36 (.194) with three home runs and 15 strikeouts against Cliff Lee during his career.

Marcus Thames hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.

His two-run bomb off Jason Frasor in the bottom of the seventh gave the Yankees the decisive two-run lead. Thames has the reputation as a lefty-killer, but seven of his 11 home runs this season have come off right-handed pitchers. He's in something of a timeshare at the designated hitter spot, but that could change if Lance Berkman continues to struggle. He has enough power to warrant ownership in deeper mixed formats.

Marcus Thames hit a game-winning RBI single in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday as the Yankees topped the Rangers 7-6.

A wild one on a hot evening in Texas. Rangers starter Cliff Lee pitched very well, but the Yankees kept at it and eventually squeaked out enough runs against the Texas bullpen. Thames played a major role, hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning and playing the hero in the ninth. The Yanks and Rangers -- probably the best two teams in the AL -- split their two-game series.

Marcus Thames hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 7-6 on Sunday.

Robinson Cano walked to start the inning, then moved to second on a bunt by Francisco Cervelli. Brett Gardner drew a two-out walk to extend the inning, and Thames then delivered the pinch-hit RBI single off reliever David Purcey. Thames remains a threat against left-handed pitching, but he likely won't see enough time to matter in fantasy circles.

Yankees activated OF Marcus Thames from 15-day disabled list.

Thames, who was recovering from a hamstring injury, will get the occasional start in left field and DH against left-handers. Chad Huffman was optioned to Triple-A to clear space on the roster.

Marcus Thames is slated to play nine innings in the field today for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Assuming that goes well, Thames could be activated from the DL as early as tomorrow. He has been recovering from a hamstring injury. Once activated, he'll go back to getting the occasional start at DH or in left field against left-handers.

Marcus Thames (hamstring) is 3-for-8 with an RBI over his first two minor league rehab games with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre.

Thames played left field for five innings on Thursday, so it appears his hamstring is progressing well. He could be back before the All-Star break.

Marcus Thames (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

He'll be the designated hitter for Wednesday's game and will likely require a couple of days before returning. "He's day by day but we have to make sure we get it right," said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Thames was placed on the disabled list earlier this month due to a strained right hamstring.

Marcus Thames (hamstring) ran the bases on Monday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's PNC Field.

Thames will work out with the SWB Yankees until he is cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. He was placed on the disabled list on June 12 with a strained hamstring and is hoping for a mid-July return.

Marcus Thames (hamstring) has reported to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is expected to begin a rehab assignment in a few days.

Thames will prove his health in batting practice and fielding drills before he is given clearance to play in actual Triple-A games. Placed on the disabled list on June 12, he's hoping to return in about one week.

Marcus Thames has started hitting off a tee as he works his way back from his strained hamstring.

Thames is a little ahead of schedule as the Yankees had originally planned to shut him down completely for nearly two weeks, and it's been just one since he was placed on the disabled list. Thames might not be the answer to the Yankees' current woes, but his presence might allow another regular to take a day off. He's eligible to return from the DL next weekend, though the Yankees have not yet said if they expect him to miss more than the minimum 15 days.

Marcus Thames, who was placed on the disabled list Sunday morning, will be shut down for 10-12 days in order to rest his strained hamstring.

With Brett Gardner returning from thumb injury and the arrival of Chad Huffman from Triple-A, the Yankees can afford to make sure Thames is healthy before they try to bring him back. Thames has been a decent bench bat, hitting .276/.394/.408 in 94 PAs.

Yankees placed outfielder Marcus Thames on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring.

Thames should be back in a little over two weeks. He will leave behind a decent enough .276/.394/.408 batting line, two home runs and 10 RBI.

An MRI Saturday on Marcus Thames' hamstring came back negative.

The Yanks are calling the injury a "strain," though it seems to be on the mild side. He should avoid a stint on the 15-day disabled list.

Marcus Thames was scratched from the Yankees' order Saturday due to a stiff neck.

Thames played in Friday night's game and was slated to play Saturday as well, but was unable to do so. Kevin Russo stepped in to take his place in left field.

Marcus Thames returned to action on Saturday May 22.

Marcus Thames was lifted from Wednesday's game with a leg injury.

Thames appeared to slip on his own bat while running down the first base line. He tried to jog it off, but was eventually accompanied to the Yankees' dugout by a trainer. The Yanks are already low on outfielders, so Ramiro Pena was asked to step in and pinch-run.

Marcus Thames went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Thames is picking up some extra at-bats with Nick Johnson and Curtis Granderson both sidelined. He could be of use in deeper AL-only formats thanks to his powerful bat, but expectations should be kept low. Thames is a career .246 hitter.