Lane Thomas Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/23/1995 (28)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Lane Thomas Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Lane Thomas News
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is doing some baserunning on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a Grade 2 sprain of his left MCL three weeks ago. Thomas isn't running at 100 percent yet, but it didn't look like he was at much less than full speed on Wednesday. It sounds as though Thomas is getting very close to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment, although the Nationals could want to see him play in at least a handful of games given his long layoff. Still, the 28-year-old could return from the injured list before the end of May, barring any setbacks. Thomas was hitting just .184 (16-for-87) with two homers and 10 RBI before his injury, but he also contributed 11 stolen bases in just 22 games and was a 20-20 player in 2023. He should not be floating around on the waiver wire in any fantasy league.
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) took batting practice on the field prior to Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox after doing so for the first time in his rehab on Tuesday at Nationals Park. Thomas has continued to run and throw as well, so the next step for him is to run the bases. Working his way back from a left MCL sprain that put him on the injured list on April 24, the 28-year-old outfielder still has a chance to return before the end of the month if he can begin a minor-league rehab assignment sometime in late May. Thomas is slashing a lackluster .184/.250/.253 with two home runs and 10 RBI over 87 at-bats (22 games) as Washington's primary right fielder this season, but his 11 stolen bases make him a must-stash asset in the majority of fantasy leagues.
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is taking full batting practice on the field on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list with a left MCL sprain two weeks ago. It's good progress for Thomas, but he still has other boxes to check before the club clears him to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. Barring a setback with his knee, the 28-year-old should be able to return to Washington's lineup before the end of May. In his absence, the left-handed-hitting Jesse Winker has seen more run in the Nationals' outfield. When he's healthy, Thomas will return to everyday duties for the team despite hitting .184 in his first 87 at-bats. He had added two home runs, 10 RBI and 11 stolen bases. Thomas' 20-20 potential makes him stash-worthy in all fantasy leagues.
Batting Order
1 | Jacob Young |
2 | Nick Senzel |
3 | Ildemaro Vargas |
4 | Joey Meneses |
5 | Keibert Ruiz |
6 | Riley Adams |
7 | Trey Lipscomb |
8 | Victor Robles |
9 | Nasim Nuñez |
Lane Thomas Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Jacob Young |
2 | Nick Senzel |
3 | Ildemaro Vargas |
4 | Joey Meneses |
5 | Keibert Ruiz |
6 | Riley Adams |
7 | Trey Lipscomb |
8 | Victor Robles |
9 | Nasim Nuñez |
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas was a bright spot for the Nationals in a rebuilding season, posting 101 runs, 28 HR, 20 steals, and a respectable .783 OPS. Has he peaked, or is the 28-year-old a core guy the Nationals can build around? It would be risky to reach for him in your draft or to count on another 25/20 season. Despite hitting the same amount of home runs before and after the All-Star break, one potential red flag is that his average dropped by 79 points in the second half. Also, he won't score 100 runs again unless he improves upon the lowest walk rate of his career, which was 5.3%. Speed is the main subject of scrutiny when projecting how Thomas will do next year. He was successful in stealing 20 bases in 25 attempts last season, but it's hard to rely on a repeat performance when you consider in the previous four years combined, he's tried to steal a base only 23 times. He thrived as a pull hitter, posting a 47.7% fly ball rate to left field, leading to 55 of his 67 extra-base hits going that way. The emergence of CJ Abrams will provide more RBI opportunities. FGDC projects Thomas to slash .268/.315/.468 with 23 homers and 15 stolen bases over 147 games. The 28-year-old has an NFBC ADP of 108 and could provide solid fantasy value if he comes close to his 2023 totals. Thomas can certainly be for real and exceed his ADP as a top-100 player, but he's got a lot to prove.