Braves acquire Lane Thomas from Royals ahead of postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Kansas City Royals in preparation for the postseason. Thomas, who has a career average of.288 against left-handed pitchers, offers the Braves a strong option in left field. After battling injuries in recent seasons, he has returned to a league-average performance this year. His acquisition allows the Braves to enhance their lineup and establish a reliable platoon with Mike Yastrzemski, fulfilling their need for an effective left-handed bat ahead of the playoffs.
- •Braves traded for Lane Thomas from the Royals on August 2, 2026.
- •Thomas has a career.288 batting average against left-handers.
- •He provides a reliable option in left field, alongside Mike Yastrzemski.
- •Thomas returns from injury to contribute to a league-average season.
- •This move enhances Atlanta's postseason roster with a platoon strategy.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Can Lane Thomas make Braves fans forget about Jurickson Profar?
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