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• Royals' Lane Thomas: Drives spring homer

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2026

  Thomas started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels. Thomas opened the scoring by taking Yusei Kikuchi deep to center field in the first inning. The outfielder has put together a strong spring, slashing .289/.349/.579 with a double, two triples, two homers, 12 RBI and two stolen bases across 13 games, although his 4:17 BB:K is a little concerning. The 30-year-old inked a one-year deal with the Royals this offseason after undergoing right foot surgery in September and has looked healthy. Thomas doesn't project to be an everyday player for Kansas City, but his ability to handle all three outfield spots could get him semi-regular at-bats.

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• Royals' Lane Thomas: Fully healthy after foot surgery

  Rotowire Feb 19, 2026

  Thomas said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports. Thomas played only 39 contests in 2025 due to nagging plantar fasciitis issues before he eventually went under the knife, but he's full-go early on in Royals camp. Signed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract this offseason, Thomas could see the lion's share of playing time in left field for Kansas City this season. He'll have to prove he still has something in the tank, however, after hitting just .160/.246/.272 during his disastrous 2025 campaign.

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• Royals' Lane Thomas: Links up with Royals

  Rotowire Dec 11, 2025

  Thomas (foot) signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Injuries limited Thomas to playing in just 39 games with the Guardians in 2025, as he missed time at the start of the year with a wrist issue before plantar fasciitis in his right foot ended his season in July. When the 30-year-old was healthy, he struggled to produce at the plate, slashing just .160/.246/.272 over 142 plate appearances. Despite his struggles, Thomas should be able to capture a starting job in a Royals outfield that lacks depth following Mike Yastrzemski's departure.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Undergoes season-ending surgery

  Rotowire Sep 23, 2025

  Thomas underwent surgery on his right foot Tuesday and will be sidelined for the next three-to-four months, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. The surgery addressed the plantar fasciitis issue Thomas has been dealing with this season. With Thomas sidelined for the next few months, his season is over after just 39 games at the big-league level. The 30-year-old slashed a miserable .160/.246/.272 with four home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 14:44 BB:K across 142 plate appearances. It's fair to wonder if Thomas was completely healthy for even half of those trips to the plate.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Needs to see specialist

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2025

  Thomas (foot) will see a specialist after experiencing pain while on his rehab assignment, SI.com reports. Thomas was expected to make a start in center field at Double-A Akron on Sunday, but he was scratched due to right foot pain. He'll meet with a specialist at some point this week, at which time the team should have a better idea on when he could make his return from the 10-day injured list. At the very least, this latest mishap will presumably cost Thomas at least a few more days.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Plays full game as DH

  Rotowire Sep 6, 2025

  Thomas (foot) served as the designated hitter, going 0-for-3 for Double-A Akron on Friday. He was also hit by a pitch. Thomas, who began a rehab assignment with Akron earlier this week, played a full nine innings for the first time. The Guardians likely want to see him in the field for a full game before entertaining thoughts of activating him. Thomas has been sidelined since July 6 with plantar fasciitis.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Plays field in rehab game

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2025

  Thomas (foot) started in center field and went 0-for-2 with a walk for Double-A Akron on Wednesday. Thomas, who began a rehab assignment Tuesday as the designated hitter, played his first game in the field. He was removed after five innings, but as the RubberDucks' leadoff batter, Thomas was able to get three plate appearances. He's going to get Thursday off, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The plan is to build up to playing a full nine innings, at which point he could be added to the Guardians roster. Thomas has been out since July 6 with plantar fasciitis.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Begins rehab assignment

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2025

  Thomas (foot) served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 for Double-A Akron on Tuesday. Thomas kicked off a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks on Tuesday and will continue Wednesday, when he's expected to play five innings in the outfield. He's been sidelined by plantar fasciitis since the beginning of July. The Guardians' top affiliates -- Akron and Triple-A Columbus -- both have plenty of games left in the regular season, so Thomas will have plenty of opportunity to build up plate appearances after the long layoff.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Takes batting practice

  Rotowire Aug 26, 2025

  Thomas (foot) took on-field batting practice Monday, MLB.com reports. Thomas has participated in various baseball activities recently, but the Guardians still have no timetable for his potential return. The club is hopeful for a return at some point in September.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Taking part in baseball activities

  Rotowire Aug 13, 2025

  Thomas (foot) is running and performing baseball activities, MLB.com reports. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Thomas, whose injury the manager described as a "complicated case," is feeling a lot better and progressing well. The outfielder could potentially return early in September.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Has new rehab plan

  Rotowire Jul 29, 2025

  Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Thomas (foot) met with a doctor and has a new rehab plan in place, MLB.com reports. Vogt described Thomas' plantar fasciitis as a "complicated case," and his return is taking longer than expected as the foot hasn't responded to treatment. The report estimates a potential return to the field in September. In the meantime, Angel Martinez has filled in as the Guardians' primary center fielder.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Progressing slowly

  Rotowire Jul 23, 2025

  Thomas (foot) is doing baseball activities but is progressing "a little slower" than originally hoped, MLB.com reports. Thomas, who was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 5, received an injection during the All-Star break. This is his third stint on the IL this season and second because of the foot.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Back on IL with plantar fasciitis

  Rotowire Jul 6, 2025

  The Guardians placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Cleveland recalled infielder Will Wilson from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, but Angel Martinez is likely to serve as the Guardians' primary option in center field while Thomas is on the shelf. The 30-year-old outfielder is on the IL for the third time this season and for the second straight time with the same injury. He previously missed about two weeks in late May and early June with the foot issue.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Sitting out Saturday

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2025

  Thomas (foot) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis forced Thomas to make an early exit from Friday's game, and it will now cost him a start Saturday. While he sits, Steven Kwan, Nolan Jones and Johnathan Rodriguez will start across the outfield for Cleveland.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Removed early Friday

  Rotowire Jul 4, 2025

  Thomas was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fasciitis symptoms, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Thomas went 0-for-2 in Friday's contest before his foot forced him to make an early exit in the sixth inning. It remains to be seen how much time, if any, the 29-year-old will miss, though the Guardians should provide more details in the near future.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Goes deep in loss

  Rotowire Jun 25, 2025

  Thomas went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Blue Jays. Thomas, who went 3-for-26 (.115) during the Guardians' recent road trip, returned to Cleveland on Tuesday and popped a home run for the second straight game at Progressive Field. He's battled a couple of injuries early this season that have limited Thomas to a mere 30 games. He's currently in his longest stretch of good health this season. Thomas has a .237/.341/.395 line with two home runs, six RBI, two steals and four runs over 13 games since returning from his most recent injury.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Pops first homer of season

  Rotowire Jun 11, 2025

  Thomas went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Reds. The 29-year-old outfielder put the cherry on top of the rout when he took Joe La Sorsa deep in the sixth inning. It was Thomas' first homer of the year in his 20th game as well as his first three-hit effort, as injuries have derailed the beginning to his campaign. He's started two of three games in center field since returning from his most recent IL stint, and even after Wednesday's big performance he's slashing just .164/.227/.224.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Not in Tuesday's lineup

  Rotowire Jun 10, 2025

  Thomas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Reds. The Reds are sending left-hander Andrew Abbott to the bump, so this is likely more about easing Thomas back into action after he returned from the injured list Monday. Nolan Jones is in center field for the Guardians.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Productive in return

  Rotowire Jun 9, 2025

  Thomas went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. It was Thomas' first appearance since May 26 following his second stint on the injured list this season, and he made his presence felt right away. Monday marked the first time all year that the speedy outfielder drew multiple walks, and he also stole his second base across 18 games this year. Thomas has mostly struggled at the plate -- he's hitting .129 with a lone extra-base hit and three RBI through 62 at-bats -- but it was encouraging to see him bat second in Cleveland's order for the fifth time in 2025.

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• Guardians' Lane Thomas: Resumes running

  Rotowire Jun 4, 2025

  Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Wednesday that Thomas (foot) resumed running for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Thomas was diagnosed with right foot plantar fasciitis, but the Guardians don't anticipate a long stint on the IL, which suggests the 29-year-old outfielder may avoid a rehab assignment. Thomas was slashing .119/.169/.136 with one steal and three RBI over 65 plate appearances prior to his placement on the IL.

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