LANE THOMAS NEWS

Remains out of lineup Thomas (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Thomas is on the bench for the fifth game in a row due to a bruised right wrist, which he sustained when he was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. With an off day looming Monday, the Guardians are hopeful that another game out of the lineup will provide sufficient healing time for Thomas in advance of the team's three-game series in Baltimore that begins Tuesday. Angel Martinez will cover center field Sunday in Thomas' absence.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Thomas (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Thomas is on the bench for the fifth game in a row due to a bruised right wrist, which he sustained when he was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. With an off day looming Monday, the Guardians are hopeful that another game out of the lineup will provide sufficient healing time for Thomas in advance of the team's three-game series in Baltimore that begins Tuesday. Angel Martinez will cover center field Sunday in Thomas' absence.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting fourth straight Thomas (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday will be the fourth straight game that Thomas has sat out since getting hit on the wrist by a pitch Tuesday. There are currently no plans in place to put him on the injured list, though that may change if he's unable to take the field soon. Angel Martinez will start in center field Saturday and bat seventh.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of lineup Friday Thomas (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact Thomas will miss his third straight start after he was hit on the wrist by a pitch in the Guardians' home opener earlier in the week. Angel Martinez is batting seventh and starting in center field for Cleveland on Friday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Thomas (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas will miss a second straight start as he deals with a right wrist contusion. He is considered day-to-day. Nolan Jones is again handling center field Thursday, while Jhonkensy Noel will patrol right field.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with bruised wrist Thomas (wrist) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the White Sox.

Impact Thomas had to depart Tuesday's game after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch. He managed to avoid any fractures, but Thomas is likely sore and will be given at least one day of rest. Nolan Jones is sliding over to center field and Jhonkensy Noel is in right.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with bruised wrist Thomas (wrist) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the White Sox.

Impact Thomas exited Tuesday's 1-0 win after being hit on the right wrist by a pitch. He managed to avoid any fractures, but Thomas is likely sore and will be given at least one day of rest, though manager Stephen Vogt said that the outfielder may be available off the bench, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Nolan Jones will slide over from right field to cover Thomas' usual post in center field Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas leaves game vs. White Sox with bruised right wrist

Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas left Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist during the fifth inning

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Suffers bruised wrist Thomas was diagnosed with a right wrist contusion after making an early exit from Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas took an 88.5-mph changeup off his wrist in the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, but it seems he escaped the incident with nothing more than a bruise. The Guardians may give him a day off Wednesday if he has any lingering soreness, but he shouldn't require an extended absence.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after HBP Thomas was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox after getting hit on his right wrist by a pitch, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas attempted to stay in the game after getting hit, but he only remained on first base for one at-bat before being lifted for a pinch runner. His initial willingness to play through the pain could indicate that his injury isn't too severe, though the Guardians will provide more details once they take a look at him.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag in loss Thomas went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Thomas had a run-producing sacrifice fly in the first inning then stole second base in sixth inning but was stranded. The steal was the first of the season for Thomas, who recorded 20 thefts in 2023 and 32 in 2024.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Thomas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Thomas went 1-for-5 with a double and four strikeouts in Friday's series opener, and the Guardians will now give him a chance to recollect himself with a day off Saturday. Daniel Schneemann will start in center field instead and bat seventh.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Thomas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Thomas went 1-for-5 with a double and four strikeouts in Friday's series opener, and the Guardians will now give him a chance to collect himself with a day off Saturday. Daniel Schneemann will start in center field instead and bat seventh.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' new outfield positioning strategy pays off for Lane Thomas Cleveland's new center fielder is playing shallower he did with the Nationals.

APRIL 3 • CLEVELAND.COM

Resting Tuesday Thomas isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact After a 3-for-17 start to the season, Thomas will get a chance to regroup Tuesday while Daniel Schneemann starts in center field.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Padres off to 1st 5-0 start after newcomer Kyle Hart helps them beat Guardians 7-2

The San Diego Padres are 5-0 for the first time in their 57-season history after beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-2

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Moves to second in order Thomas batted second and went 1-for-4 with a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Thomas was moved to second in the order with Jose Ramirez (wrist) sitting out. Imaging on Ramirez's wrist came back negative, and he could return Monday against the Padres. When all hands are healthy, The righty-hitting Thomas bats sixth against righties and third against lefties.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Stephen Vogt has his pitching rotation sorted for the start of the season

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Logs third spring homer Thomas batted third and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's spring game against Seattle.

Impact Thomas was the first positive event for the Guardians when he went deep in the fifth inning. It was his third homer of the Cactus League, and he leads Cleveland with 11 spring RBI. He's spent a good deal of his career batting first or second in orders, but Thomas has spotted in at third (twice), fourth (six times) and fifth (twice) during Cactus League games. With Steven Kwan locked at leadoff and manager Stephen Vogt suggesting Friday that Jose Ramirez may hit second during the regular season, it looks like Thomas will be counted on as a middle-of-the-order bat. It will be a wise move if Thomas resurrects the power he had in 2023, when he swatted a career-high 28 home runs for the Nationals.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians avoid arb, lock up Kwan and Thomas for 2025 CLEVELAND -- With Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas now locked up for the 2025 season, the Guardians have officially avoided arbitration with all...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Cleveland Thomas agreed to a one-year, $7.825 million contract with the Guardians on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old will receive a modest raise in his penultimate year of arbitration eligibility after making $5.45 million last season. Thomas had 15 homers and 32 stolen bases with a .709 OPS in 130 games between Washington and Cleveland last year, and he should be a key piece of the Guardians' outfield mix again in 2025.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians reach 1-year deal with Lane Thomas to avoid arbitration They are expected to reach a deal with Steven Kwan to avoid arbitration as well.

JANUARY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians set to exchange salary figures with Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas on Thursday. The Guardians started the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration. Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas unsigned and still in the organi...

JANUARY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press