MAY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM
LANE THOMAS
4 HR •
11 RBI •
.160Â AVGÂ
4 HR
11 RBI
.160 AVG
Injured Guardians outfielder says he is finally pain free: Takeaways Lane Thomas has been sidelined since April 22 with a bruised wrist, but a rehab assignment could be in his near future.
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The Cleveland Guardians take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Gabriel Arias' four-hit game on WednesdayMAY 9 • Associated Press
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Taking swings Thomas (wrist) began a swinging progression, MLB.com reports.
Impact Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Thomas will "soon" participate in baseball activities, such has hitting, running and fielding. The outfielder first injured the wrist April 8, returned after a week, then aggravated the injury and landed on the 10-day injured list. A combination of (mostly) Angel Martinez, Nolan Jones and Daniel Schneemann have filled in at center field.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals host the Guardians to begin 3-game series
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Blue Jays and Guardians play to decide series winner
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Blue Jays host the Guardians, try to extend home win streak
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Blue Jays take on the Guardians in first of 3-game series
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Twins try to keep win streak going against the Guardians
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Twins bring road skid into matchup with the Guardians
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Guardians and Red Sox play to determine series winner
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Guardians begin 3-game series at home against the Red Sox
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Judge leads Yankees against the Guardians after 4-hit outing
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Fantasy Baseball 5 injury stash candidates to target in leagues featuring Lane Thomas and Royce Lewis The fantasy baseball is rolling along with a number of excellent performances helping managers get a leg up on their opponents.
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Guardians place outfielder Lane Thomas on 10-day injured list with bruised right wrist
Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right wrist sustained when he got hit by a pitch two weeks agoAPRIL 22 • Associated Press
Lands on IL with wrist bone bruise The Guardians placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right wrist bone bruise.
Impact Thomas first suffered the injury two weeks ago when he was hit on the wrist by a pitch. He's been in and out of the lineup since then and evidently still isn't 100 percent, so the Guardians elected to make a roster move. Thomas will be eligible to return April 30, but it's not clear whether he'll be ready to go on that date. Angel Martinez has been receiving the lion's share of playing time in center field lately and should continue to do so.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Falling into reserve role Thomas is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Yankees.
Impact Thomas made three straight starts last week after returning from a wrist injury, but he'll be on the bench Monday for the third game in a row. Angel Martinez is again in center field for the Guardians on Monday and appears to have emerged as manager Stephen Vogt's top option at the position, at least against right-handed pitching.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Thomas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thomas went 2-for-5 and scored two runs Friday, snapping what had been an 0-for-11 drought at the plate. He'll now grab a seat on the bench against Paul Skenes and the Pirates, giving Angel Martinez an opportunity to start in center field.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Snaps hitless run batting second Thomas batted second in the order and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Friday's 10-7 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Thomas was moved up from his normal spot in the order (fifth) and ended an 0-for-11 run with a single in the third inning. Moving Thomas to second set off a domino effect of Jose Ramirez dropping from second to third and Carlos Santana from third to fifth. It's unclear if the new arrangement was a one-game thing or if it has more permanency, but given the team scored a season-high 10 runs, manager Stephen Vogt may continue to use Thomas as the No. 2 hitter.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Naylor's 3 hits, 3 RBIs power the Guardians to a 10-7 win over the Pirates
Bo Naylor had a solo home run and two-run double among his three hits and Luis LAPRIL 19 • Associated Press
Hitless in return Thomas returned to the starting lineup and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to Baltimore.
Impact Thomas, who had been dealing with a wrist injury, made his first start in over a week. The 0-fer line dropped Thomas' line to .147/.189/.176 through 10 games.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Making first start since April 8 Thomas (wrist) will start in center field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game in Baltimore.
Impact Thomas will re-enter the starting nine for the first time since April 8, after a bruised right wrist kept him on the bench for six straight games. He went unused in the first five contests but struck out as a pinch hitter and played the final three innings in center field in Tuesday's 6-3 win. Injury aside, Thomas has gotten off to a tough start to the season, as he'll take a .161/.206/.194 batting line into Wednesday's contest.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Enters as pinch hitter Thomas (wrist) entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Baltimore.
Impact Thomas was held out of the previous five games before his pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday. He stayed in the game and finished the final the final three innings in center field.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
Held out again Tuesday Thomas (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore.
Impact Thomas has now missed six straight starts while battling a bruised right wrist, although there's been no indication to this point that he will require a trip to the injured list. Angel Martinez will make a fourth straight start in center field Tuesday.
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