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Lane Thomas
Cleveland Guardians
OF: 154 DH: 1
2024 Projected Value: $21
2024 Actual Value: $17 Difference: $-4
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2024 proj	568	146	85	23	71	42	156	15	0.257	39.5
2024	449	108	61	13	59	43	133	32	0.241	32.9
2023	628	168	101	28	86	36	176	20	0.268	52.1
2022	498	120	62	17	52	41	132	8	0.241	22.6
2021	226	53	35	7	28	37	63	6	0.235	12.0
2020	36	4	5	1	2	4	13	0	0.111	-3.2
2019	38	12	6	4	12	4	8	1	0.316	6.4

Player News

Date	News
9/15/24	Thomas and Ramírez hit HRs, Cantillo pitches 5 scoreless innings and Guardians beat Rays 6-1. Lane Thomas and José Ramírez hit back-to-back eighth-inning homers and Joey Cantillo pitched five scoreless innings as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. Josh Naylor’s two-run single through a drawn-in infield ignited a three-run sixth that extended Cleveland’s lead to 4-0. David Fry added a sacrifice fly in the inning. Junior Caminero had a career-high three doubles for Tampa Bay, driving in the team's only run in the eighth. Cantillo (2-3) gave up three hits, walked one and struck out six. Tyler Alexander (6-5) went five innings for the loss. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/thomas-and-ra...
9/14/24	Thomas and Ramírez hit HRs, Cantillo pitches 5 scoreless innings and Guardians beat Rays 6-1. Lane Thomas and José Ramírez hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning and rookie Joey Cantillo pitched five scoreless innings as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Saturday night. The Guardians remained three games ahead of second-place Kansas City in the division with 13 games remaining. Cleveland has the best home record in the AL at 44-27 and is 85-64 overall, second in the league to the New York Yankees. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/thomas-ram-rez-hit-hrs-00...
9/13/24	Lane Thomas has 4 RBIs to lead Guardians over White Sox 6-4. CHICAGO -- - Lane Thomas had four RBI and the Cleveland Guardians held on behind their bullpen to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday for a three-game series sweep. Austin Hedges added a solo home run for the AL Central-leading Guardians, who moved 4 1/2 games ahead of second-place Kansas City when the Royals lost 4-3 in 11 innings at Yankee Stadium. Cleveland and New York are tied for the best record in the American League. The Guardians finished 6-3 on a three-city trip that included stops in Kansas City and at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/lane-thomas-has-4-r...
9/13/24	Suddenly streaking outfielder climbs the MLB rarity index: Guardians breakfast. Lane Thomas did something Wednesday that no major league player has accomplished in nearly a quarter-century. Thomas drove in four runs with a pair of two-run infield singles in the first and third innings Wednesday as the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox in Chicago with a 6-4 win. Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez scored on Thomas' slow roller to third that he legged out ahead of a throw by Miguel Vargas. Source: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/09/sudden...
9/12/24	Suddenly streaking outfielder climbs the MLB rarity index: Guardians breakfast. Lane Thomas did something Wednesday that no major league player has accomplished in nearly a quarter-century. Thomas drove in four runs with a pair of two-run infield singles in the first and third innings Wednesday as the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox in Chicago with a 6-4 win. Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez scored on Thomas' slow roller to third that he legged out ahead of a throw by Miguel Vargas. In the third, Kwan and Andres Gimenez scored when Thomas grounded to second and beat the throw from Lenyn Sosa. Source: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/09/sudden...
9/12/24	Lane Thomas has 4 RBIs to lead Guardians over White Sox 6-4. Lane Thomas had four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians held on behind their bullpen to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for a three-game series sweep. Austin Hedges added a solo home run for the AL Central-leading Guardians, who moved 4 1/2 games ahead of second-place Kansas City when the Royals lost 4-3 in 11 innings at Yankee Stadium. Cleveland and New York are tied for the best record in the American League. The Guardians finished 6-3 on a three-city trip that included stops in Kansas City and at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Chicago dropped a franchise-record 15th straight at home, lost its 17th in 19 overall and was swept for the 24th time. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/lane-thomas-h...
9/12/24	Guardians' Chris Antonetti on Triston McKenzie pitching out of the bullpen and other things. Guardians' Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations. John Kuntz, cleveland.com By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com CHICAGO -- The Guardians have 15 games left in the regular season following their three-game sweep of the White Sox on Wednesday. They held a 4 1/2 game lead over Royals and a 6-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central when they left Chicago. They also had the comfort of knowing that there were three wild card spots to compete for if their 170-day hold on first place falters. Not to mention the fact that their magic number to clinch the Central dropped to 12. More Guardians coverage Lane Thomas gets a lot out of a little in the Guardians' 6-4 win over the White Sox Guardians, Source: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/09/guardi...
9/11/24	Lane Thomas has 4 RBIs to lead Cleveland Guardians over Chicago White Sox 6-4. Lane Thomas had four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians held on behind their bullpen to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday for a three-game series sweep. Austin Hedges added a solo home run for the AL-Central leading Guardians, who moved four games ahead of second-place Kansas City in the division and a half game ahead of New York for the best record in the American League. The Royals play the Yankees in the Bronx on Wednesday night. Chicago dropped a franchise-record 15th straight at home, lost its 17th in 19 overall and was swept for the 24th time. Source: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/cleveland-...
9/11/24	White Sox lose 14th straight home game, 20th consecutive series and No. 113 on the season. CHICAGO (AP) — It wasn’t even July the last time the White Sox won a series this season. It’s closing in on a month since the last time they won a game at home. The historic futility rolled on Tuesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, as Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/white-sox-lose-14th-strai...
9/11/24	Thomas hits a 3-run homer in 5-0 Guardians win, dealing White Sox 113th loss. Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Cleveland’s bullpen was terrific once again, helping the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 after Ben Lively departed with a leg injury. Thomas also doubled and scored on Kyle Manzardo’s single in the second inning. With two on and one out in the sixth, he drove Gus Varland’s second pitch deep to left-center for his third homer since he was acquired in a July 29 trade with Washington. Six Cleveland relievers combined for seven innings of four-hit ball after Lively departed with a right thigh contusion. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/thomas-hits-3...
9/10/24	Seven Guardians pitchers combine to shut out White Sox. Lane Thomas had two hits, including a three-run home run, and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a five-hitter as the visiting Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday. Cleveland (83-62) maintained a 3 1/2-game lead on the Kansas City Royals atop the American League Central. The Guardians navigated an unforeseen de facto bullpen game to prevail against the White Sox (33-113), who have lost a franchise-worst 14 straight home games. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/seven-guar...
9/03/24	Key Cleveland Guardians Outfielder Turning Season Around. The Cleveland Guardians acquired Lane Thomas at the trade deadline with the intention that he could provide the lineup with some much-needed help. Cleveland has been in need of another contact-minded hitter for a while, and Thomas appears to be their best option. The veteran outfielder was red-hot before the trade but that all came to a screeching hault after arriving in Cleveland. Thomas' tenure with the Guardians got off to a very, very, very slow start. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/key-cleveland-gua...
9/02/24	Cleveland Guardians Land Brutal Take For This Trade Deadline Decision. The Cleveland Guardians went into the July 30 MLB trade deadline with a couple of major areas of need: starting pitching and another bat, particularly in the outfield. Well, the Guardians made moves to address both of those fronts, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas in a deal with the Washington Nationals and swinging a trade for San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb. While the jury is still out on Cobb, who made two rather pedestrian starts, went on the 15-day injured list, and then returned with a pretty strong showing this past Sunday, the early returns on the Thomas trade have been rather awful. Mike Axisa of CBS Sports placed Cleveland's decision to trade for Thomas in his "ouch" section of the best and worst MLB trade deadline moves, and it's hard to argue with his take. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/cleveland-gu...
8/31/24	Cleveland Guardians Could Add This Intriguing Outfielder For Playoff Run. The Cleveland Guardians attempted to bolster their outfield at the trade deadline by acquiring Lane Thomas in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The Guardians don't exactly have a lot of options as far as potential additions, but one interesting name has surfaced: Tommy Pham. The St. Louis Cardinals have designated Pham for assignment, giving Cleveland the opportunity to add him just before the playoff eligibility deadline at 11:59 pm ET on Saturday night. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/cleveland...
8/22/24	Cleveland Guardians Named Top Fit For This Breakout All-Star Slugger. The Cleveland Guardians' biggest need is starting pitching, but they could certainly stand to add some more offense, too. The Guardians attempted to bolster their lineup at the MLB trade deadline by swinging a deal to acquire Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals, but it hasn't exactly worked out. Now, Cleveland will be forced to punt to the offseason if it wants to bring in another bat, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sees a potential fit for the club: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander. Santander is preparing to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and Feinsand notes that the Orioles may not retain him due to their wealth of outfield talent. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/cleveland-gu...
8/21/24	Cleveland Guardians top New York Yankees in season's longest game. Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Lane Thomas knocked in the go-ahead run, while David Fry hit a three-run triple as part of a six-run 12th inning, to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the New York Yankees in the longest game of the MLB season. Shortstop Brayan Rocchio recorded three hits in the 9-5 triumph Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Yankees Aaron Judge and Juan Soto each homered in the 4-hour, 5-minute contest. Advertisement Source: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2024/08/21/Yan...
8/21/24	Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season. Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a tiebreaking double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 in the longest major league game this season. Both teams began the night in first place, and the tense opener of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium had the feel of a potential playoff preview. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge hit back-to-back homers in the first, but Cleveland came right back and the game was tied at 3 after four innings. Despite numerous chances on both sides, neither offense managed to score again until the 12th. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/guardians-out...
8/20/24	Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season. Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a go-ahead double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 on Tuesday night in the longest major league game this season. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge hit back-to-back homers in the first, but Cleveland came right back and the game was tied at 3 after four innings. Thomas was hitting .113 (6 for 53) in 16 games with the Guardians when he batted for Bo Naylor leading off the 12th and lined a 2-2 sinker from left-hander Tim Mayza (0-2) into right field to score automatic runner Daniel Schneemann from second. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/guardians-outlast-yankees...
8/16/24	Cleveland Guardians Outfielder Finding Success At Right Time. The Cleveland Guardians were on a seven-game losing streak just a week ago, and from the outside, it felt like the world was crumbling around them. One player in particular helped the Guardians turn it around and is getting hot at the perfect time. Brennan was optioned to Triple-A after the team acquired Lane Thomas at the trade deadline two weeks ago. Since returning to the major league lineup, Brennan has been Cleveland's hottest hitter. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/cleveland-gu...
8/11/24	Should Cleveland Guardians Be Concerned About Lane Thomas' Production Since Trade?. The Cleveland Guardians have been desperate for another reliable, major league-caliber, right-handed outfield bat to fill that void in their lineup. The organization didn't let the trade deadline go by without obtaining one, as they acquired Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals. Should the Guardians be concerned about the production from their most recent acquisition? Thomas has always been his best when facing left-handed pitching. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/should-cl...

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