Lane Thomas
28-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Knee
Est. Return 5/10/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.184
HR
2
RBI
10
R
6
SB
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Dealing with Grade 2 MCL sprain
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday with a Grade 2 MCL sprain and is without a timeline for a return, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas sustained the injury in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers and was diagnosed with the MCL sprain after getting an MRI. The outfielder was walking around without the aid of crutches Wednesday and acknowledged that he expects to avoid surgery, according to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. A timeline for Thomas' return could come into focus once he resumes baseball activities, but fantasy managers should prepare for the outfielder to be sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days. Martinez said that Joey Gallo will get the first chance at replacing Thomas as Washington's primary right fielder.
Thomas sustained the injury in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers and was diagnosed with the MCL sprain after getting an MRI. The outfielder was walking around without the aid of crutches Wednesday and acknowledged that he expects to avoid surgery, according to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. A timeline for Thomas' return could come into focus once he resumes baseball activities, but fantasy managers should prepare for the outfielder to be sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days. Martinez said that Joey Gallo will get the first chance at replacing Thomas as Washington's primary right fielder.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+137%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .840 | 428 | 18 | 53 | .294 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .679 | 898 | 29 | 95 | .230 | ||||
2024vs Left | .802 | 34 | 1 | 3 | .323 | ||||
2024vs Right | .338 | 62 | 1 | 7 | .107 | ||||
2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
2022vs Left | .743 | 202 | 8 | 22 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Right | .682 | 346 | 9 | 30 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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Even Split
2024
+1%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .731 | 621 | 22 | 66 | .251 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .730 | 705 | 25 | 82 | .250 | ||||
2024Home | .504 | 42 | 0 | 1 | .194 | ||||
2024Away | .498 | 54 | 2 | 9 | .176 | ||||
2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
2022Home | .567 | 254 | 7 | 14 | .181 | ||||
2022Away | .825 | 294 | 10 | 38 | .293 | ||||
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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
0.40BB Rate
8.3%K Rate
20.8%BABIP
.212ISO
.069AVG
.184OBP
.250SLG
.253OPS
.503wOBA
.231Exit Velocity
88.2 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.228Expected SLG
.343Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
32.4%Line Drive %
20.6%Fly Ball %
47.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Disagreement over value
Hurting the chances of a trade of Thomas is the fact that the Nationals view him as an everyday player, while interested parties are looking at him as a platoon player, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has always hit lefties better and those splits have been even more pronounced this season, as he has a 1.054 OPS against southpaws versus a .711 OPS against righties. If contenders are viewing him merely as a platoon bat, it's unlikely they'd be willing to give up what it would take to acquire him, especially since he's under team control through 2025.
Thomas has always hit lefties better and those splits have been even more pronounced this season, as he has a 1.054 OPS against southpaws versus a .711 OPS against righties. If contenders are viewing him merely as a platoon bat, it's unlikely they'd be willing to give up what it would take to acquire him, especially since he's under team control through 2025.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas revitalized his career in Washington with an .853 OPS in 45 games after he was acquired at the 2021 trade deadline, and he followed up with a solid campaign last year. He saw significant playing time in all three outfield spots and posted a 96 wRC+ with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 62 runs and eight steals in 146 games. Thomas' numbers don't jump off the page, but he was a decent lineup piece for a Nationals team that is now in a full rebuild after shipping Juan Soto to the Padres. The RBI and run totals are likely to be stunted by Washington's weak lineup, but Thomas could be a depth option for fantasy managers in 2023, as he should receive plenty of playing time if he continues to put up similar numbers.
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Hits IL with MCL sprain
The Nationals placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with an MCL sprain of his left knee.
ANALYSIS
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Likely headed to injured list
Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said Wednesday in an interview on 106.7 The Fan that he anticipates Thomas (knee) going on the injured list, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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Getting MRI on knee
Thomas will receive an MRI on his left knee Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.comreports.
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Exits early Tuesday
Thomas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Nabs steal No. 10
Thomas went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Astros.
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