LANE THOMAS NEWS

Scratched from lineup Thomas was scratched from the Nationals' lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Oakland, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Thomas was hit in the wrist by a pitch during Friday's game and will take Saturday off in order to recover. Stone Garrett will take Thomas' spot in right field and bat sixth.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes homer No. 20 Thomas went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact He took Zack Wheeler deep to left field in the third inning -- Thomas' fourth homer in his last four games -- to give the Nationals an early 3-0 lead that quickly evaporated in an eventual 8-4 loss. After going 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in the nightcap, the 27-year-old breakout start sports an .823 OPS on the season, more than 100 points better than his 2022 mark, with 20 homers, 15 steals, 67 RBI and 78 runs in 113 contests.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Sunday's victory over the Reds.

Impact That's now seven hits, three home runs and eight RBI for Thomas over the past three games. Thomas was one of the most productive hitters in baseball in May and June and seems to be picking up the pace again following a lackluster July that saw him hit only two home runs. Thomas is proving to be a five-category contributor with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 76 runs scored and 14 stolen bases to go along with a .290 average.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams and Thomas homer on first two pitches as Nationals sweep Reds 6-3

Washington’s CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas hit Lyon Richardson’s first two major league pitches for home runs and the last-place Nationals finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Swipes two bags Saturday Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Reds.

Impact The Nationals elected not to trade the breakout star at Tuesday's deadline, and Thomas has rewarded them by banging out five hits in the last two games -- including two homers plus Saturday's double -- with five runs and five RBI. On the season, the 27-year-old is slashing .288/.332/.482 with 18 home runs, 14 steals, 62 RBI and 75 runs in 110 games.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas (2 HRs) continues to mash in Cincy: 'He likes it here' CINCINNATI -- On a Friday night when the Reds and Nationals scored all but one of their runs via the long ball, Lane Thomas made sure his pa...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Powers Nats with two homers Thomas went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's win over Cincinnati.

Impact Thomas bookended the scoring for Washington with his home runs. His second of the contest, and No. 18 this season, broke the game open against Reds closer Alexis Diaz in the 10th. By holding him at the trade deadline, the Nationals signified that Thomas has played his way into the organization's long-term plans. He may not be a superstar, but Thomas doesn't turn 28 until later this month and he now has an .810 OPS and 12 steals on the campaign.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas slugs Nationals past Reds in 10 innings Lane Thomas belted two home runs, including a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, to rally the visiting Washington Nationals past the...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pair of homers by Lane Thomas lifts the Washington Nationals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-3

Lane Thomas hit his second homer of the game in the 10th inning to seal a 6-3 comeback win by the Washington Nationals over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Lane Thomas, Kyle Finnegan stick around as Nats stand pat at deadline Monday's trade of Jeimer Candelario to the Cubs was the Nationals' lone transaction — other than picking up a reliever off waivers Tuesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

In lineup for Washington Thomas is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday versus the Brewers.

Impact Thomas has been called a potential trade candidate for the Nationals, but it looks as though he will remain with the club through the 6 p.m. ET deadline. The 27-year-old outfielder has posted a solid .807 OPS with 16 homers and 12 steals through 105 games this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives rare day off Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He'll hit the bench for the first time since April 29, paving the way for Ildemaro Vargas to pick up a start in the corner outfield. Thomas has been an overlooked fantasy standout for a 44-61 Nationals squad this season, as the 28-year-old has hit .286 with 16 home runs, 69 runs, 55 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 450 plate appearances.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles, Nationals trade deadline notes: a look at possible moves; a trip down memory lane Could Dallas Keuchel be a fit for the Orioles? Will the Nationals move Lane Thomas? We explore these questions and more.

JULY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

In lineup after HBP Thomas (knee) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Rockies.

Impact Thomas was removed from the Nationals' series opener Monday versus Colorado after taking a pitch off his left knee, but all is well. The 27-year-old boasts a .293/.340/.490 slash line with 16 homers and 12 steals through 98 games this season for Washington.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Thomas was removed from Monday's game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Golden notes that this move is likely precautionary given the score of the contest, but the outfielder's status moving forward will be worth keeping an eye on. Thomas will be considered day-to-day until further notice.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild in win Thomas went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and four stolen bases in Sunday's 6-1 win over San Francisco.

Impact Thomas was a menace on the base paths in Sunday's victory, swiping four bases to set a new career high with 12 steals this season. The 27-year-old Thomas finished the three-game series against the Giants 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles and a home run. Overall, Thomas is slashing .295/.341/.494 with 16 homers, 67 runs scored and 54 RBI through 425 plate appearances in a breakout campaign.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas steals 4 as the Nationals top the Giants 6-1 for their first sweep since 2021 Lane Thomas matched a Nationals record with four stolen bases, and Washington recorded its first series sweep in nearly two years with a 6-1...

JULY 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Thomas steals 4 as the Nationals top the Giants 6-1 for their first sweep since 2021

Lane Thomas matched a Nationals record with four stolen bases, and Washington recorded its first series sweep in nearly two years with a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants

JULY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Why Lane Thomas is the Blue Jays' Perfect Trade Deadline Target Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas could fill the Blue Jays’ trade deadline needs this year and for future years.

JULY 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nats leave St. Louis with Deadline decisions approaching ST. LOUIS -- Lane Thomas didn’t quite make his first All-Star Game last week, but his numbers were good enough to consider him one of the Na...

JULY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in three in loss Thomas went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact The All-Star snub got the Nationals on the board with a two-run single in the fifth inning before adding another RBI in the 10th. Thomas has eight multi-hit performances in his last 12 games. slashing an eye-popping .392/.429/.588 over that stretch with two homers, four doubles, eight runs and 11 RBI.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Power Hitting Outfielder The Guardians Should Trade For Lane Thomas is a potential trade candidate the Cleveland Guardians should have their eyes on before MLB Trade Deadline.

JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wraps up big month Thomas went 2-for-3 with a walk in Friday's win over the Phillies.

Impact His success reaching base from the leadoff spot didn't produce any runs in the 2-1 victory, but it did close the books on a huge June for Thomas. The 27-year-old outfielder slashed .340/.374/.640 through 25 games on the month with six homers, three steals, 17 RBI and 21 runs, a surge that has him poised to be named to his first career All-Star Game.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE