Lane Thomas traded from Royals to Braves before MLB deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
MLB outfielder Lane Thomas has been traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Atlanta Braves on August 1, just before the trade deadline. In 97 games this season, Thomas has a batting average of.232 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs. The Braves acquired Thomas along with left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter in exchange for pitching prospects Lucas Braun and Carter Holton. Thomas learned of the trade during a game against the Rockies and returned to Knoxville before heading to Atlanta. He has a career batting average of.240 over eight seasons and is set to become a free agent in 2027.
- •Lane Thomas was traded on August 1, 2026.
- •Thomas is hitting.232 with 10 home runs this season.
- •The Braves traded for Thomas and Bailey Falter.
- •Thomas was informed of the trade during a game.
- •He is set to become a free agent for the 2027 season.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bearden graduate Lane Thomas traded to Atlanta Braves from Royals
"Bearden graduate and MLB outfielder Lane Thomas was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Atlanta Braves on August 1.
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