Guardians expected to trade for Lane Thomas ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are anticipated to reacquire outfielder Lane Thomas from the Kansas City Royals before the trade deadline. As they struggle with power in their lineup, tied for 26th in Major League Baseball with 104 home runs, Thomas could provide assistance. He previously hit a grand slam against Tarik Skubal during the 2024 postseason for the Guardians. The addition aligns with the team's longtime need for a right-handed outfield option. With Jose Ramirez's absence impacting the lineup, the Guardians seek to bolster their offense to remain competitive.
- •Guardians may target Lane Thomas for a trade from Royals.
- •Cleveland's power ranks 26th in MLB with 104 home runs.
- •Thomas hit a key grand slam against Skubal in the 2024 ALDS.
- •Jose Ramirez's absence has hurt Cleveland's offensive performance.
- •Team aims for a right-handed outfield option at the trade deadline.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians predicted to reunite with outfielder who hit postseason grand slam vs. Tarik Skubal
"This would be a solid addition to Cleveland's lineup.
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