10-Day IL
Injury Wrist
Est. Return 4/30/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.156
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R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas' power fell off significantly in 2024 following his 28-homer breakout in 2023, but he was still able to turn in a top-30 outfielder season for fantasy managers thanks in large part to a career-high 32 stolen bases. The 29-year-old notched 28 of those 32 thefts with the Nationals, a team which was one of the most aggressive in the league on the basepaths. Thomas stole just four bags in six tries following a trade to the Guardians, so his running game outlook is a little cloudy as he heads into his first full season in Cleveland. At the plate, Thomas got off to a horrid start after the trade to the point that he wasn't even an everyday guy anymore. However, he finished strong with seven homers in September and another two in the playoffs. He should be viable in deeper leagues either way, but Thomas' ultimate ceiling in 2025 could depend on how much he and the Guardians want to run. Read Past Outlooks
Lands on IL with wrist bone bruise
The Guardians placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right wrist bone bruise.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+32%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+176%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .891 | 350 | 13 | 45 | .310 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .677 | 908 | 30 | 106 | .228 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .160 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .083 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .441 | 35 | 0 | 1 | .182 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .878 | 145 | 4 | 16 | .302 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .646 | 383 | 11 | 47 | .214 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+12%
OPS at Home
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+40%
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| Since 2023Home | .780 | 604 | 23 | 72 | .267 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .697 | 654 | 20 | 79 | .236 | ||||
| 2025Home | .500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025Away | .356 | 46 | 0 | 2 | .159 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 277 | 8 | 21 | .214 | ||||
| 2024Away | .773 | 251 | 7 | 42 | .263 | ||||
| 2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
| 2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lane Thomas compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.07BB Rate
2.1%K Rate
31.3%BABIP
.226ISO
.022AVG
.156OBP
.188SLG
.178OPS
.365wOBA
.167Exit Velocity
87.4 mphHard Hit Rate
32.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.182Expected SLG
.220Sprint Speed
26.4 ft/secGround Ball %
41.9%Line Drive %
9.7%Fly Ball %
48.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas took another improbable step forward last season, finishing as one of 19 MLB players to go 20-20 in 2023 while also surpassing the century mark in runs scored. It all added up to just a 109 wRC+ and 2.7 fWAR across 682 plate appearances, as Thomas' middling on-base percentage and defensive metrics dinged him. Traded twice earlier in his career, including in exchange for Jon Lester in 2021, Thomas was a popular name at the trade deadline, but Washington surprised many by holding onto the outfielder. While last season may very well go down as his career year, the Nationals clearly believe in the late bloomer's production. His low walk rate and issues with same-side pitching could catch up to him in time, but Thomas should be expected to be in the lineup every day under manager Dave Martinez to begin 2024.
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Falling into reserve role
Thomas is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Yankees.
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Not starting Saturday
Thomas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Snaps hitless stretch
Thomas batted second in the order and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Friday's 10-7 win over Pittsburgh.
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Hitless in return
Thomas returned to the starting lineup and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to Baltimore.
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Making first start since April 8
Thomas (wrist) will start in center field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game in Baltimore.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be trade chip
The Guardians could consider trading Thomas, Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.
ANALYSIS
Thomas hit only .209/.267/.390 in 53 regular-season games for Cleveland after being acquired via trade, but he did have an .855 OPS with seven homers in September before adding two more long balls in the playoffs. The 29-year-old is projected to earn more than $8 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Guardians might consider that money better spent elsewhere if they're able to net a viable trade offer for Thomas.
Thomas hit only .209/.267/.390 in 53 regular-season games for Cleveland after being acquired via trade, but he did have an .855 OPS with seven homers in September before adding two more long balls in the playoffs. The 29-year-old is projected to earn more than $8 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Guardians might consider that money better spent elsewhere if they're able to net a viable trade offer for Thomas.