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sports28 days ago•4 min saved

Braves Put Lane Thomas on IL, Call Up DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the injured list with an intercostal strain suffered during batting practice ahead of Thursday’s game vs. the Rays. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was recalled to take his spot, with Brewer Hicklen starting in left field in Thomas’s absence. Thomas has slashed .171 with one homer in 21 Braves games since the trade‑deadline deal, and Atlanta could lean on Mike Yastrzemski in left against righties while Mauricio Dubon handles more left field vs. southpaws as Keirsey provides depth; Keirsey has 109 Triple-A games with Gwinnett and 40 stolen bases in his pro career, plus prior MLB experience with the Twins.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#atlanta-braves #dashawn-keirsey-jr #injured-list

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Braves’ Deadline Day: Depth Gained, Rotation Gap Remains

The Braves’ 2026 trade deadline yielded mixed results: Lane Thomas (plus Bailey Falter) brings speed and left-handed hitting potential (Grade B-), Tyler Mahle offers rotation depth (C+), and Brent Suter adds bullpen depth (C), with other moves serving as depth pieces; however, the club did not land a true ace and faces a rotation gap with Reynaldo López on the IL and Spencer Strider likely done for the year, keeping Atlanta strong but with clear pitching needs.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #bullpen #lane-thomas

baseball2 months ago•6 min saved

Braves' pitching depth tested as López goes on IL and Strider remains out

The Braves added Lane Thomas in a trade with Kansas City, but pitching depth is under pressure after Reynaldo López landed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. JR Ritchie was recalled to start, and Martín Pérez delivered a solid effort in López’s absence, while López’s MRI results are awaited. Spencer Strider remains sidelined for the season, increasing urgency to add a starter at the trade deadline (with Casey Mize or Freddy Peralta among connected names). On offense, Ha-Seong Kim has completed rehab and will be activated, but Jim Jarvis has taken the bulk of shortstop duties for now, leaving Kim in a backup role as the club weighs further moves.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #braves #injuries

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Lane Thomas Joins Braves, Forms Left-Field Platoon with Profar in Mind

Atlanta adds Lane Thomas to form a left-field platoon with Jurickson Profar, relying on Thomas’ strong numbers against left-handed pitching and solid defense to balance a lineup that already includes Acuña Jr. and Harris II. Thomas has battled injuries and isn’t a pure power threat, but his lefty-friendly hitting profile and corner-field versatility could make the platoon with Profar workable, provided he’s deployed against the right matchups and Yastrzemski remains a solid partner on the other side of the platoon.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #jurickson-profar #lane-thomas

atlanta-braves-news2 months ago•23 min saved

Braves land Lane Thomas, Falter swap as Lopez heads to IL

The Braves kicked off the trade deadline by acquiring Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two pitching prospects, giving Thomas a left-handed platoon/outfield role and Falter a potential bullpen or rotation option with premium fastball upside but limited secondary-pitch development. In other news, Reynaldo Lopez was scratched with a knee injury and is headed to the IL, JR Ritchie will start, AJ Gracia is expected to have season-ending surgery, and Elieser Hernandez was DFA’d again; Martin Perez delivered a strong 8-3 win over the Nationals as part of a slate of Braves notes and MLB-wide deadline movement.

via Battery Power|

#aj-gracia #atlanta-braves-news #bailey-falter

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Royals Cash In: Lane Thomas Heads to Braves in Quiet Deadline Move

At the MLB trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals traded Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves; no return was announced yet, but early scouting points to Carter Holton and Lucas Braun as the Braves' prospects in the deal, while analysts differ on the value—some calling the package underwhelming and others suggesting it could be a steal depending on how the prospects pan out.

via Royals Review|

#atlanta-braves #bailey-falter #lane-thomas

baseball2 months ago•8 min saved

Braves Bolster Outfield With Lane Thomas, Add Falter in Royals Trade

The Atlanta Braves acquired Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun. Thomas provides a left-handed bat for the corner outfield and is expected to help in lefty-heavy matchups, likely sharing duties with Mauricio Dubon and Mike Yastrzemski. Falter adds pitching depth to Atlanta’s roster as the team navigates the trade deadline.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#atlanta-braves #bailey-falter #baseball

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Nationals Activate Lane Thomas, DFA Víctor Robles

The Washington Nationals have designated outfielder Víctor Robles for assignment to make room for Lane Thomas, who was reinstated from the injured list. Once a top prospect, Robles has struggled with performance and injuries in recent years, leading to this roster move. The Nationals now have a week to trade him or pass him through waivers.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #lane-thomas #mlb

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

"Reds' Rookie Lyon Richardson Makes Historic Debut, Allowing Back-to-Back Homers on First Two Pitches"

Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher Lyon Richardson became the first pitcher in the last 50 years to allow home runs on his first two career pitches, as Washington's CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas both hit homers in the game. Richardson recovered from the rough start to pitch two hitless innings, but ultimately gave up four runs in total.

via The Associated Press|

#cincinnati-reds #cj-abrams #lane-thomas

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"Mariners' Night in Seattle: Lane Thomas and Nationals Steal the Show"

Lane Thomas delivers a go-ahead, two-run double in the 11th inning, helping the Washington Nationals secure a wild 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Jordan Weems impressively escapes a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the 10th inning, while the Nationals' offense struggles throughout the game. Despite multiple mistakes and a near benches-clearing brawl, the Nationals show resilience and come out victorious in a long and strange night in Seattle.

via The Washington Post|

#clutch-performance #jordan-weems #lane-thomas