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Injury Foot
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Stats
AVG
.160
HR
4
RBI
11
R
10
SB
4
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
Links up with Royals
Thomas (foot) signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Injuries limited Thomas to playing in just 39 games with the Guardians in 2025, as he missed time at the start of the year with a wrist issue before plantar fasciitis in his right foot ended his season in July. When the 30-year-old was healthy, he struggled to produce at the plate, slashing just .160/.246/.272 over 142 plate appearances. Despite his struggles, Thomas should be able to capture a starting job in a Royals outfield that lacks depth following Mike Yastrzemski's departure.
Injuries limited Thomas to playing in just 39 games with the Guardians in 2025, as he missed time at the start of the year with a wrist issue before plantar fasciitis in his right foot ended his season in July. When the 30-year-old was healthy, he struggled to produce at the plate, slashing just .160/.246/.272 over 142 plate appearances. Despite his struggles, Thomas should be able to capture a starting job in a Royals outfield that lacks depth following Mike Yastrzemski's departure.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+31%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+11%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .876 | 384 | 15 | 49 | .299 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .669 | 968 | 32 | 111 | .224 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .555 | 47 | 2 | 5 | .150 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .501 | 95 | 2 | 6 | .165 | ||||
| 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
Since 2023
+18%
OPS at Home
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+179%
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| Since 2023Home | .791 | 644 | 26 | 79 | .267 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .670 | 708 | 21 | 81 | .225 | ||||
| 2025Home | .964 | 42 | 3 | 7 | .265 | ||||
| 2025Away | .345 | 100 | 1 | 4 | .121 | ||||
| 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
0.32BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
31.0%BABIP
.203ISO
.112AVG
.160OBP
.246SLG
.272OPS
.518wOBA
.238Exit Velocity
87.8 mphHard Hit Rate
31.3%Barrels/PA
2.8%Expected BA
.170Expected SLG
.273Sprint Speed
25.3 ft/secGround Ball %
36.1%Line Drive %
12.0%Fly Ball %
51.8%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.
More Fantasy News
Undergoes season-ending surgery
Thomas underwent surgery on his right foot Tuesday and will be sidelined for the next three-to-four months, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Needs to see specialist
Thomas (foot) will see a specialist after experiencing pain while on his rehab assignment, SI.com reports.
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Plays full rehab game as DH
Thomas (foot) started at designated hitter in a rehab appearance with Double-A Akron on Friday, going 0-for-3 while also getting hit by a pitch.
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Plays field in rehab game
Thomas (foot) started in center field and went 0-for-2 with a walk in a rehab game for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
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Begins rehab assignment
Thomas (foot) served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in a rehab game for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could return to Cleveland
Thomas will be a candidate to re-sign with the Guardians for the 2026 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas struggled to remain healthy during the 2025 campaign, appearing in only 39 games while hitting a dismal .160 with four homers, 11 RBI, four stolen bases and 10 runs scored. A reunion in 2026 may make sense for both parties, as the Guardians could likely sign him at a discount given his injury-riddled 2025, while Thomas would get a chance to prove that he's deserving of a long-term deal in the future.
Thomas struggled to remain healthy during the 2025 campaign, appearing in only 39 games while hitting a dismal .160 with four homers, 11 RBI, four stolen bases and 10 runs scored. A reunion in 2026 may make sense for both parties, as the Guardians could likely sign him at a discount given his injury-riddled 2025, while Thomas would get a chance to prove that he's deserving of a long-term deal in the future.