Cleveland Guardians may pursue reunion with Lane Thomas ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Cleveland Guardians are considering a trade for outfielder Lane Thomas as the trade deadline approaches. Thomas, who previously played for Cleveland, did not re-sign with them and currently plays for the Kansas City Royals. After struggling with injuries last season, he is having a solid 2026, making him a valuable target for the Guardians, who need to improve their offensive lineup. The Guardians had previously offered Thomas a contract before he signed with Kansas City, but he may find more playing time available in Cleveland this time around.
- •Cleveland seeks to boost offense before the trade deadline
- •Lane Thomas previously played for the Guardians
- •He had a strong playoff performance with Cleveland
- •Thomas has a.727 OPS this season
- •Guardians need more right-handed hitting options
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — A Guardians, Lane Thomas Reunion Could Make Sense Ahead of Trade Deadline
"Lane Thomas didn't re-sign with the Cleveland Guardians over the offseason, but a reunion at the trade deadline is an interesting idea.
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