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Let go by Texas The Rangers released Thomas on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas fell short of a spot on the Rangers after slashing .111/.238/.278 across 21 Cactus League plate appearances. Now left without an organization, the 30-year-old outfielder will attempt to attract a minor-league deal from other clubs with his career .250 MLB batting average and .916 OPS from his last season in Triple-A.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from big-league camp The Rangers reassigned Thomas to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Thomas logged 78 plate appearances in the majors with the Athletics between the 2022 and 2023 seasons before spending the 2024 campaign in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball with the Orix Buffaloes. He returned stateside over the winter and joined the Rangers on a minor-league deal, but he fell short in his bid for a reserve outfield gig with the big club. The 30-year-old outfielder is likely to report to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Rangers Thomas signed a minor-league contract with Texas on Monday.

Impact Thomas spent the 2024 campaign overseas playing in the Japan Western League for the Orix Buffaloes, batting .242 with two home runs, 19 RBI and 18 runs scored in 89 games. He made it to the big leagues with the A's in 2022 and 2023 but only appeared in 29 games over this stretch. Thomas will have a chance to compete against big-league arms during spring training but will presumably open 2025 at Triple-A.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Oakland outrighted Thomas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spenser Watkins and Conner Capel have also been pushed off the 40-man roster as the Athletics prepare to make some September call-ups. Thomas, 28, is a career .250/.308/.333 hitter in 78 plate appearances at the major-league level.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Thomas spent more than a month with the big club and held his own when out there, but he only started four games for the A's after the calendar flipped to August, so he will head back to the minors and presumably see action more regularly.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up solid hitting Tuesday Thomas went 1-for-3 with a double in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday, pushing his average to .304 over the last eight games.

Impact Thomas drew his first start since July 25 and posted his fourth career extra-base hit, which have all come in 2023. The 28-year-old, whose professional career dates back to 2016, has been serviceable against big-league arms after finally ascending to the majors for the first time last season -- factoring in Tuesday's two-bagger, he's sporting a .270 average and .324 on-base percentage across 68 MLB plate appearances, although those solid numbers are accompanied by a 33.8 percent strikeout rate and anemic .365 slugging percentage.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks first big-league homer Thomas went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact Thomas put the A's ahead 4-2 in the second inning with a two-run homer off Brayan Bello, the first of his major-league career. The 28-year-old outfielder is now 4-for-14 (.286) with a .946 OPS in seven games since he was recalled from Triple-A in early July. Thomas did flash some power in the minors this season, hitting 17 home runs while slashing .304/.363/.571. Thomas will primarily serve as Oakland's fourth outfielder, though he could earn more at-bats while Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) and Ramon Laureano (hand) are sidelined.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in '23 debut Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Red Sox on Saturday, his major-league season debut.

Impact Thomas had been called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday but didn't log any time in that night's game, making Saturday's start in right field his first taste of big-league action in 2023. The 28-year-old operated out of the No. 9 hole and wasted no time recording an extra-base hit, an extension of the hard contact he'd been generating consistently with the Aviators (41 extra-base hits across 339 plate appearances). Thomas posted a solid .267 average across 32 plate appearances with the Athletics last season in his first foray against big-league arms, and he certainly got off on the right foot Saturday.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Athletics purchased Thomas' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas lost his spot on the 40-man roster over the offseason but has earned his way back after batting .308/.367/.576 with 17 home runs and three stolen bases with Vegas. The 28-year-old is capable of handling all three outfield spots and could see some starts against right-handed pitching.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running hot at Triple-A Thomas sports a .317 average and 1.020 OPS across 117 plate appearances over 25 games at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact The 28-year-old outfielder finally got a taste of the big leagues in 2022 when he was up for 10 games with the Athletics, and he put together a solid .267 average across 32 plate appearances. Thomas is off the 40-man roster for the moment, but his robust numbers with the Aviators -- he also has nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 33 RBI alongside a palatable 18.8 percent strikeout rate -- could well earn him a promotion for the rebuilding A's at some point this summer.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz (No. 6 prospect) in A's plans; Thomas hits for cycle at Triple-A OAKLAND -- Considering his performance as a late-season callup in 2022, Jordan Diaz was optioned down from big league camp this spring a lit...

APRIL 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment Thomas was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact As a result of the Athletics signing Trevor May to a contract Friday, Thomas was removed from the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old will now be subject to waivers. Thomas produced a .267 batting average with one run scored over 30 at-bats in 10 games with Oakland in 2022.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Thomas was called up for his big-league debut Sept. 1 but will head back to the minors after he posted a .267/.313/.267 slash line and a 37.5 percent strikeout rate in 10 games. Conner Capel, who was claimed off waivers earlier in September, was promoted in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Thomas will sit Saturday against Houston.

Impact Thomas started nine of the first 13 games in September, but he's now found himself on the bench for two consecutive contests. He hasn't looked worthy of a regular role in his first brief taste of MLB action, struggling to a .580 OPS and a 37.5 percent strikeout rate. Chad Pinder will be the left fielder Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Thomas isn't in the lineup Friday against the Astros.

Impact Thomas started the last two games and went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Tony Kemp takes over in left field and leads off.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab in Arizona Thomas (Achilles) started in center field and went 0-for-1 with two walks Monday in the first game of his rehab assignment with the Athletics' rookie-level Arizona Complex League a...

Impact Since being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas early in spring training, Thomas has resided on the minor-league 7-day injured list all season while recovering from the Achilles surgery he underwent in the offseason. Thomas has finally been cleared to play again, but he'll likely require several games in the lower levels of the minors to get his timing back at the plate before he settles into the lineup at Las Vegas. Though Thomas possesses a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster, the extensive time he's missed this season may take him out of the running for earning a September call-up to the majors.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thomas (Achilles) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas underwent offseason Achilles surgery and isn't available for camp, and he should report to the Triple-A level when healthy. He appeared in 59 games for Las Vegas last year and slashed .289/.363/.665 with 18 home runs, 52 RBI and 46 runs. If the 27-year-old performs well once he's healthy, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make his major-league debut at some point in 2022.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out after Achilles surgery Thomas will be unavailable during camp while working his was back from offseason Achilles surgery, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The exact nature and timing of Thomas' procedure and his expected return date are not yet clear. He was thought to have a chance to push for an Opening Day roster spot but now won't get the chance to debut until later in the year.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Thomas' contract was selected by Oakland on Friday.

Impact The move means Thomas won't be selected in the upcoming Rule 5 draft. He could still get the chance to make his big-league debut in 2022, as he's already 27 years old and hit a strong .289/.363/.665 with 18 homers in 59 games Triple-A Las Vegas last season while spending time at all three outfield positions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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