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Homers in three-hit effort Thomas went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Thomas gave the Athletics a 4-1 lead in the third inning with his second homer of the season. Both of those long balls have come over his last six games, a span in which he's supplied nine RBI. Thomas is starting to claim a larger role for the Athletics, but it's unclear if he'll be able to hold a starting role against right-handed pitchers. He's batting .255 with a .749 OPS across 53 plate appearances after Friday's strong effort.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three-hit effort Thomas went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Angels.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics hit three home runs in 10-3 win over Angels

Colby Thomas, Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz hit home runs as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angeles 10-3

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Swipes bag, plates two Thomas went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Thomas remains in a part-time role, but he's supplied six RBI over his last four games. The outfielder plated the Athletics' first two runs Tuesday with an RBI double in the second inning and a sacrifice fly in the fourth. He's up to a .200/.261/.350 slash line with one home run, two steals, seven RBI, four runs scored and three doubles through 46 plate appearances. He continues to see most of his playing time versus southpaws, though he isn't being strictly platooned.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Lopez shines with 9 strikeouts as Athletics shut out Rays 6-0

Jacob Lopez struck out nine in seven shutout innings and Colby Thomas and Lawrence Butler each drove in a pair of runs as the Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Tallies first big-league homer Thomas went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact Thomas opened the scoring in the second inning with his first major-league homer, a 406-foot shot off Mitchell Parker that put the A's ahead 2-0. The 24-year-old Thomas had been struggling early in his big-league career, going just 4-for-31 (.129) in 15 games prior to Thursday. However, he did demonstrate some power in the minors, logging 18 homers in 82 games with Triple-A Las Vegas this year. Thomas figures to see regular at-bats against left-handed pitching while Denzel Clarke (hip) remains on the IL.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Lopez strikes out career-high 10 in 7 2/3 innings as A's beat the Nationals 6-0

Jacob Lopez struck out a career-high 10 batters in 7 2/3 innings, Colby Thomas hit his first major league home run and drove in three, and the Athletics defeated the Washington Nat...

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Abrams hits walk-off single and Nationals end 6-game skid with 2-1 win over Athletics

CJ Abrams singled home rookie Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1 to stop a six-game losing streak

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Andujar, Langeliers homer in 1st, A's beat Astros 7-1 to complete series sweep

Miguel Andujar and Shea Langeliers homered in the first inning, J

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Athletics place Denzel Clarke and Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list

The Athletics have placed dynamic rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Athletics recalled Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Thomas didn't play much during his first stint in the majors, but it's possible he'll get a longer look with Denzel Clarke (adductor) shelved. The 24-year-old Thomas has slashed .291/.366/.529 with 18 home runs this season with Las Vegas and is worth scooping up in fantasy leagues if it looks like he will play regularly.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics Jacob Wilson's hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson avoided a serious injury after being hit on the hand during Tuesday's game against the Braves

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Headed back to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Thomas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact With Miguel Andujar (oblique) back from the 10-day IL, Thomas is the odd man out for the Athletics. Thomas made his MLB debut on June 30 and received 11 at-bats in his time with the big club, posting an .091/.091/.182 slash line with one double and a 0:6 BB:K. He'll go get more seasoning in the minors.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Week 15 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Colby Thomas, Isaac Collins, Esteury Ruiz Lead Outfielders Six under-the-radar outfielders are heating up in fantasy baseball and could offer major value in deeper leagues heading into the second hal...

JULY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wynns hits sacrifice fly in the 10th as A's hand Rays 3rd-straight loss 4-3

Austin Wynns hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Athletics handed the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 loss, their third straight

JULY 2 • Associated Press

10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Rays Pinch hitter Austin Wynns drove in Colby Thomas with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the visiting Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-...

JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Wilyer Abreu Hit The Two Most Different Homers Possible

Wilyer Abreu hit an inside-the-park homer and a grand slam, Zack Wheeler dominated, a milestone night for Randy Arozarena and more from Mond...

JULY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Wilyer Abreu Hit The Two Most Different Homers Possible

Will be used in reserve role Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Monday that Thomas will be used primarily as a pinch hitter against left-handed relievers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas was called up Monday from Triple-A Las Vegas, but it appears he will operate in a reserve role for the time being. Kotsay did suggest Thomas will have a chance to play his way into additional playing time, but fantasy managers should have low expectations for the rookie in the immediate future.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against righty Thomas is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact The Athletics summoned Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to their series opener versus the Rays, but the right-handed hitter is not in the lineup as Tampa sends righty Drew Rasmussen to the bump. There is not an obvious path to playing time for Thomas, so he may be relegated primarily to at-bats versus lefties for now.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up to majors The Athletics selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Regarded as one of the top prospects in the Athletics' farm system, Thomas will get his first taste of the big leagues after getting off a blazing start to the season at Las Vegas. Over 348 plate appearances in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Thomas slashed .301/.368/.549 with 17 home runs and seven steals while striking out at a 26.1 percent clip. The 24-year-old is capable of playing all three outfield spots, but unless the Athletics are willing to scale back defensive standout Denzel Clarke's playing time in center field, the right-handed-hitting Thomas may have to settle for a short-side platoon role initially.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving at Triple-A Thomas is slashing .301/.361/.568 with 16 home runs and three steals in 61 games for Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact Thomas played 73 games at Triple-A last year, and he has cut his strikeout rate from 30.3 percent in 2024 to 26.3 percent this year while upping his hard-hit rate from 36.4 percent to 40.5 percent. Thomas isn't on the 40-man roster and is best suited to play corner outfield, so he may need an injury or a trade to get a look in the coming weeks, even though it seems like his bat is ready for a new challenge.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Here's where the A's top prospects will play to start 2025 With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the A’s Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Jacob Wilson (MLB No. 30),...

APRIL 3 • MLB.COM

Aviators win season opener over Reno at Las Vegas Ballpark — PHOTOS Darell Hernaiz and Colby Thomas each hit a solo home run, and the Aviators won their season opener. Here are photos from on the field and in...

MARCH 29 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Returns to action over weekend Thomas (knee) played in Cactus League games Saturday and Sunday and went a combined 2-for-5 with a home run, an additional run and two RBI while playing 13 innings in left field.

Impact Thomas' pair of appearances were his first since March 15, when he exited a game against the Rangers after taking a line drive off his right knee. The outfielder had already been reassigned to minor-league camp March 10, so the injury wasn't a factor in him not making the Opening Day roster. Thomas is expected to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

X-Rays negative on right knee X-rays came back negative on Thomas' right knee following Saturday's spring game against the Rangers, Jessica Kleinschmidt of TheComeback.com reports.

Impact Jones was removed in the sixth inning of Saturday's game after taking a hard liner from Brent Rooker while standing on third base. Jones appears to have avoided a serious injury following X-rays, but he'll undergo further tests over the next couple of days to determine the severity of the issue. Jones finished the 2024 regular season in Triple-A and could see some time in the majors in 2025.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Athletics hit three home runs in 10-3 win over Angels

Jacob Lopez shines with 9 strikeouts as Athletics shut out Rays 6-0

Jacob Lopez strikes out career-high 10 in 7 2/3 innings as A's beat the Nationals 6-0

Abrams hits walk-off single and Nationals end 6-game skid with 2-1 win over Athletics

Andujar, Langeliers homer in 1st, A's beat Astros 7-1 to complete series sweep

Athletics place Denzel Clarke and Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list

Athletics Jacob Wilson's hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain

Wynns hits sacrifice fly in the 10th as A's hand Rays 3rd-straight loss 4-3

Last Night in Baseball: Wilyer Abreu Hit The Two Most Different Homers Possible