LANE THOMAS NEWS

Caught Looking: Lars Nootbaar on loft, Jordan Hicks on splitters, Lane Thomas on steals Three players discuss adjustments they made to improve in 2024, plus some positive developments for the Orioles and Fernando Tatis Jr.

APRIL 24, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swipes ninth bag Thomas went 0-for-5 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Astros.

Impact While Thomas' struggles at the plate continued, he did find ways to contribute. In addition to stealing his ninth base of the season -- tied for second in the majors with Ronald Acuna and Brice Turang, one back of Elly De La Cruz -- the 28-year-old made the defensive play of the game, making a running catch in foul territory in the top of the 10th and then throwing out Jose Altuve at the plate as he attempted to tag up and score. Thomas is slashing .183/.236/.256 on the season with two homers, five runs and 10 RBI.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas homers, helps Nats secure victory SAN FRANCISCO -- Lane Thomas has begun to look more like his usual self with every passing day. After beginning the 2024 campaign in a 2-for...

APRIL 9, 2024 • MLB.COM

Lane Thomas homers, Nationals spoil Blake Snell's Giants debut in 8-1 win

Lane Thomas drove in three runs and Washington spoiled Blake Snell’s San Francisco debut, beating the Giants 8-1 in the opener of the Nationals’ week-long stay in the Bay Area

APRIL 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Swipes two bags, plates three Thomas went 1-for-4 with three RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Thomas notched his first hit of the season with a two-run scoring single in the fifth inning. However, he wasn't done yet as he promptly stole both second and third before the inning concluded. Thomas had a tough opening weekend, going only 1-for-12 against the Reds, but looks to turn things around with two home series against the Pirates and Phillies this week.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2023 MLB season?

Every home run matters, but if you ranked all 5,868 long balls from the 2023 season, one of them would have to be the least important. We id...

JANUARY 3, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Tallies four hits Sunday Thomas went 4-for-6 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-9 win over Atlanta.

Impact Thomas had been going through a brutal 10-for-81 stretch at the plate coming into Sunday but capped off his breakout season in epic fashion with his first four-hit game of the year. He somehow managed to not drive in a run but did score twice, which brought him up to 101 runs this season. He became just the 10th player in franchise history to reach triple digits. Thomas has certainly found himself a home in D.C. and finishes 2023 slashing an impressive .268/.315/.468 with 28 homers, 86 RBI and 20 steals.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves yard Friday Thomas went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact The home run was Thomas' 28th of the season, giving him an outside chance of joining the 30-homer, 20-steal club if he's able to continue the power binge during the Nationals' final two games. A late-round selection in most fantasy drafts this spring, Thomas has likely been an unsung hero for his managers. He's been a useful asset in each of the five major rotisserie categories, batting .266 and chipping in 99 runs and 86 RBI in addition to his home-run and stolen-base production.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm proud of him': Thomas becomes sixth Nat to reach 20-20 WASHINGTON -- In his third season with the Nationals, outfielder Lane Thomas accomplished a milestone that had been done only five times in...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homer, steal in loss Thomas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in an 8-5 loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.

Impact Thomas earned his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 3 with this performance. Over the 15 prior games, he'd gone a paltry 8-for-62 (.129), albeit with six extra-base hits. The outfielder is up to 27 homers, 85 RBI, 98 runs scored and 20 steals while slashing .270/.319/.472 through 151 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas powers Nationals past reeling White Sox Lane Thomas belted a grand slam to help the host Washington Nationals cruise to a 13-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in th...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lane Thomas' grand slam helps Nationals blast White Sox 13-3. Josiah Gray gets the win

Lane Thomas hit a grand slam and the Washington Nationals routed the Chicago White Sox 13-3

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Slugs homer No. 25 Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact His first-inning shot off Wade Miley kicked off a three-run frame for the Nationals, but the offense went cold the rest of the way. Thomas has gone just 3-for-30 since returning from a three-game absence earlier this month due to back issues, but all three hits have gone for extra bases (one double and two home runs.) On the season, the breakout star is still slashing .275/.323/.476 with 25 homers, 18 steals, 79 RBI and 94 runs.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up big in return Thomas went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Impact The outfielder had missed the last three games due to back soreness and was being eased back into action as the DH in this one, but Thomas looked completely healthy as he swiped his 18th bag of the season in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch, and then lofted his 24th homer in the seventh off Bobby Miller. Thomas has actually left the yard in four straight games sandwiched around his absence, going 8-for-17 over that stretch with eight RBI.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thomas (back) is starting as Washington's designated hitter Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Thomas was held out of Washington's last three games as a result of back soreness, but he seems to be feeling well enough to play Saturday. The 28-year-old outfielder went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in three games against Miami before getting injured.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Friday Thomas (back) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thomas hasn't played since Sunday because of a lingering back issue. A previous MRI cleared him of any structural damage, but it's not clear when Thomas might be ready to play again. Travis Blankenhorn is holding down right field Friday with Thomas still out.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with sore back Thomas (back) is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact Thomas was held out of action Tuesday due to back discomfort and could be fully rested until the Nationals' weekend series against the Dodgers, which begins Friday. Washington has a scheduled team off day Thursday. Travis Blankenhor, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield Wednesday against New York.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to back issue Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets due to back discomfort, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The back discomfort is severe enough that Thomas was sent for an MRI, the results of which are still pending. It sounds like he could require an extended period of rest. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield for the Nationals on Tuesday against New York.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Tuesday Thomas is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

Impact This appears to be a routine breather for Thomas, who went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in the final three games of the Nationals' four-game weekend series against the Marlins. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call will start across the outfield Tuesday versus New York.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, homer Sunday Thomas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Thomas got Washington on the board in the first inning with a 431-foot blast off Sandy Alcantara. The 28-year-old Thomas has now homered in three straight games, going 6-for-13 in the series against Miami. He's broken out as a legitimate fantasy contributor this season, slashing .285/.334/.484 with 23 homers, 91 runs scored, 74 RBI and 17 stolen bases across 584 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thomas (back) is starting in right field and batting second Friday against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After being pulled Wednesday and sitting out Thursday's contest due to back tightness, Thomas is now healthy enough to return to Washington's lineup. The 28-year-old outfielder has been in a bit of a slump recently, going just 2-for-17 with two runs scored across his last five games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Thomas (back) won't be in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thomas was removed from Wednesday's game against Toronto due to tightness in his back, and the issue seems to still be bothering him Thursday. Alex Call will take Thomas' place in right field while Jake Alu starts in left.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled due to back tightness Thomas departed Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays because of back tightness, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thomas was 0-for-3 at the dish before Alex Call replaced him in right field to begin the bottom of the seventh inning. It's not believed to be a serious issue, but Thomas might be questionable for Thursday's series opener against the Marlins.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Berríos strikes out Thomas | 08/29/2023 José Berríos strikes out Lane Thomas looking in the top of the 3rd inning

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back in lineup Thomas (wrist) is starting in right field and batting second Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact After being hit by a pitch Friday, Thomas was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. However, he did pinch-hit, going 1-for-1 with an RBI.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE