LANE THOMAS NEWS

On base four times Saturday Thomas went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Getting the start in center field and hitting leadoff, Thomas did an exceptional job setting the table for the Nats. The 25-year-old has started three of five games since joining the Washington, all three when a southpaw was on the mound for the opposition, but he could work himself into more than just a platoon role if he keeps seizing his opportunities -- he's gone 6-for-11 to begin his tenure with the club with four walks, a double, a triple, two RBI and three runs.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas finding Lane for DC as Nats fall MILWAUKEE -- Manager Dave Martinez liked Lane Thomas’ effectiveness against southpaws. It just so happened that the Nationals faced a pair o...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Plates two in win Thomas went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Thomas pushed the Nationals out in front with a two-run triple in the fourth, his first three-bagger in 56 at-bats this season and his first extra-base hit since May 29. The 25-year-old outfielder is slashing a lowly .161/.309/.214 with seven total hits, three RBI, three runs scored, two steals and 12:28 BB:K over 68 plate appearances and does not warrant any fantasy consideration.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin's resurgent outing helps Nationals beat Brewers 4-1

Patrick Corbin broke out of his slump by pitching three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson homers for third straight game, Braves edge Nats 6-5

Dansby Swanson homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 to sweep the series

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals' Ross to IL with partial elbow ligament tear

Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a partially torn elbow ligament

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up from taxi squad The Nationals recalled Thomas from their taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta. He'll start in left field in the series finale, according to Jesse Dougherty of The Wash...

Impact Acquired from St. Louis on July 30 in the deal that sent pitcher Jon Lester to the Cardinals, Thomas was optioned to Triple-A Rochester before he was recently added to the taxi squad in case Juan Soto required a trip to the injured list while managing a knee issue. Soto has since moved past the injury, but Thomas will get his opportunity to join the big club after starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Thomas, who posted a lowly .384 OPS while striking out in 29.3 percent of his plate appearances in 32 games with St. Louis earlier this season, is expected to serve as a depth piece in the outfield while both Soto and Yadiel Hernandez are available.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright solid for 7, rookie Sosa homers, Cards down Twins

Adam Wainwright tossed seven effective innings and rookie Edmundo Sosa homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edman drives in 3 runs, LeBlanc sharp as Cards beat Twins

Tommy Edman drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Wade LeBlanc pitched 5 2/3 strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals get veteran lefty Jon Lester from rebuilding Nats

The Washington Nationals completed their final trade of a dizzying sell-off, sending veteran left-hander Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals at the deadline

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to Nationals Thomas was traded from the Cardinals to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for lefty Jon Lester, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thomas was in the majors most of the season for St. Louis, but he appeared in only 32 games and has only 48 plate appearances. The 25-year-old could receive an opportunity to showcase himself in Washington down the stretch amid the rebuild.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garners call-up The Cardinals recalled Thomas from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact While he's up with the big club, Thomas is expected to serve as a fourth or fifth outfielder behind everyday starters Harrison Bader, Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill. Over 142 career plate appearances spanning parts of three seasons in the big leagues, Thomas has slashed .172/.289/.336 with five home runs and three stolen bases.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schoop, Rogers drive in 3 apiece, Tigers beat Cardinals 8-2

Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Thomas to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Thomas will cede his spot on the active roster to Lars Nootbaar, who could get a look as a strong-side platoon option in the outfield alongside regulars Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson while Harrison Bader (ribs) remains on the shelf. Though Bader has been out of commission since May 24, Thomas was unable to take advantage of the available playing time in the outfield. The Cardinals had been limiting him to a reserve role of late after he posted a measly .384 OPS through his 58 plate appearances with the big club on the season.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks long slump Tuesday Thomas went 1-for-3 in a win over the Marlins on Tuesday after going hitless over 14 plate appearances across his previous 10 games.

Impact The struggling outfielder logged his first start since May 30, which also marked the start of his multi-game slump. Thomas' inclusion in the lineup Tuesday was part of the domino effect of Tommy Edman's late scratch due to side tightness, as the former is otherwise finding playing time scarce at the moment.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Thomas isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Thomas will be on the bench for a sixth straight contest, but he should be available off the bench. Tommy Edman will shift to right field while Matt Carpenter starts at the keystone.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Thomas is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact Friday will mark the fifth consecutive game that Thomas is not included in the starting nine. Tommy Edman will shift to right field with Matt Carpenter starting at second base.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Thomas isn't starting Thursday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Thomas will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game, but he went 0-for-2 with a strikeout off the bench Wednesday. Dylan Carlson will shift to center field while Jose Rondon starts in right.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses hold of regular role Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact On the bench for the third straight game, Thomas no longer appears to have a hold on a regular starting role in the outfield. Instead, look for the right-handed-hitting Thomas to fill the short-side of a platoon with Justin Williams, leaving Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill to play every day in the other two outfield spots.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thomas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas started seven of the Cardinals' last nine games, but the Cardinals may not be incentivized to find much more playing time for him. After another hitless showing in Sunday's 9-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, Thomas is slashing .118/.286/.147 in 42 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in extended skid Thomas, who went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday, is hitting just .048 with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate over the 13 games he's appeared...

Impact Thomas has seen a string of recent starts but has failed to capitalize on them, with his current skid pulling his season slash line down to an unacceptable .100/.270/.100 across 37 plate appearances. The 25-year-old got his MLB career off to a promising start in 2019 with a .316//409/.684 line across 44 plate appearances, but he's hit just .106 (7-for-66) with with two doubles, a home run and three RBI in parts of two seasons since then.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Thomas isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Thomas had started each of the last five games and went 1-for-16 with an RBI, two walks, a stolen base and seven strikeouts during that time. Dylan Carlson will shift to center field while Justin Williams starts in right.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fifth straight start Thomas will start in right field and bat seventh Wednesday against the White Sox, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Cardinals will include Thomas in the starting nine for the fifth game in a row while the team remains short on healthy outfielders with Harrison Bader (rib) joining Tyler O'Neill (finger) on the injured list. Thomas went 1-for-12 in the previous four games and owns a weak .401 OPS in 29 plate appearances on the season, rendering him a rather unappealing fantasy option outside of NL-only leagues.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place OF Bader on 10-day IL with rib injury

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list with a right rib injury

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baez's HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals

Jávier Báez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS