Lane Thomas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Fully healthy after foot surgery Thomas said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.

Impact Thomas played only 39 contests in 2025 due to nagging plantar fasciitis issues before he eventually went under the knife, but he's full-go early on in Royals camp. Signed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract this offseason, Thomas could see the lion's share of playing time in left field for Kansas City this season. He'll have to prove he still has something in the tank, however, after hitting just .160/.246/.272 during his disastrous 2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Playing Chess With Cardinals In Pursuit Of All-Star The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason thus far, adding Lane Thomas, Isaac Collins and Nick Mears via free agency and trades...

JANUARY 9 • SI.COM

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and Kansas City Royals finalize $57.5 million, 5-year contract

All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $57.5 million, five-year contract

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals Named Top Fit For Former Gold Glove Outfielder The Kansas City Royals were busy last week, boosting their offense with the additions of Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins. The offense let them...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Royals trade reliever Angel Zerpa to Brewers for outfielder Isaac Collins and pitcher Nick Mears

The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Milwaukee Brewers

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reports: Royals land OF Lane Thomas on 1-year deal Deadspin | Reports: Royals land OF Lane Thomas on 1-year deal

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals agree to 1-year deal with OF Lane Thomas (source) The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million deal with veteran outfielder Lane Thomas, sources told MLB.com's Anne Rogers and Mark Fe...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Links up with Royals Thomas (foot) signed a contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Injuries limited Thomas to playing in just 39 games with the Guardians in 2025, as he missed time at the start of the year with a wrist injury before plantar fasciitis in his right foot ended his season in July. When the 30-year-old was healthy, he struggled to remain effective, slashing just .160/.246/.272 over 142 plate appearances. Despite his struggles, Thomas should be able to capture a starting job in a Royals outfield that lacks depth.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Guardians should consider rolling the dice on this free agent postseason hero While Lane Thomas' struggles in 2025 put the Guardians in a rough spot, he could still fit into the team's 2026 roster.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers take the field in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers try to sweep Guardians in AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14-strikeout gem gives Tigers playoff momentum after late-season swoon

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a standout performance in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers, try to continue home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

How Lane Thomas' injury affects Guardians' 2026 roster picture Lane Thomas had a year to forget due to injuries, but it could result in him re-signing with the Guardians in free agency.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians Injuries: Lane Thomas out for the year, David Fry update We had a scary moment on Tuesday when David Fry was hit in the face with a Tarik Skubal fastball. Here's the latest update.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Tigers aim to stop losing streak in game against the Guardians

The Detroit Tigers look to end their seven-game skid with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians outfielder ruled out for season after surgery news | Sporting News Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas won't be seeing the field for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to address a linger...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Thomas' injury-plagued season officially over after right foot surgery CLEVELAND -- A tough season for Lane Thomas formally came to a close on Tuesday, after the Guardians outfielder underwent right foot surgery...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Undergoes season-ending surgery Thomas underwent surgery on his right foot Tuesday and will be sidelined for the next three-to-four months, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact The surgery addressed the plantar fasciitis issue Thomas has been dealing with this season. With Thomas sidelined for the next few months, his season is effectively over after just 39 games at the big-league level. The 30-year-old slashed a miserable .160/.246/.272 with four home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 14:44 BB:K across 142 plate appearances. It's fair to wonder if Thomas was completely healthy for even half of those trips to the plate.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians host the Tigers to open 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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