Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
His first-inning shot of Wade Miley kicked off a three-run frame for the Nationals, but the offense went cold the rest of the way. Thomas has gone just 3-for-30 since returning from a three-game absence earlier this month due to back issues, but all three hits have gone for extra bases (one double and two home runs). On the season, the breakout star is still slashing .275/.323/.476 with 25 homers, 18 steals, 79 RBI and 94 runs.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Comes up big in return
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Thomas went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.
The outfielder had missed the last three games due to back soreness and was being eased back into action as the DH in this one, but Thomas looked completely healthy as he swiped his 18th bag of the season in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch, then lofted his 24th homer in the seventh off Bobby Miller. Thomas has left the yard in four straight games sandwiched around his absence, going 8-for-17 over that stretch with eight RBI.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Returns to lineup
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Thomas (back) is starting as Washington's designated hitter Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Thomas was held out of Washington's last three games as a result of back soreness, but he seems to be feeling well enough to play Saturday. The 28-year-old outfielder went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in three games against Miami before getting injured.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Held out again Friday
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Thomas (back) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas hasn't played since Sunday because of a lingering back issue. A previous MRI showed no structural damage, but it's not clear when Thomas might be ready to play again. Travis Blankenhorn is holding down right field Friday.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Out again with sore back
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Thomas (back) is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Mets.
Thomas missed Tuesday's game due to back discomfort and could be fully held out of action until the Nationals' weekend series against the Dodgers, which begins Friday. The good news is that an MRI showed only inflammation, and he can utilize Thursday's scheduled team off day to further heal. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield Wednesday against New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Out due to back issue
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Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets due to back discomfort, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The back discomfort is severe enough that Thomas was sent for an MRI, the results of which are still pending. It sounds like he could require an extended period of rest. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield for the Nationals on Tuesday against New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Gets breather Tuesday
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Thomas is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.
This appears to be a routine breather for Thomas, who went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in the final three games of the Nationals' four-game weekend series against the Marlins. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call will start across the outfield Tuesday versus New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Three hits, homer Sunday
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Thomas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins.
Thomas got Washington on the board in the first inning with a 431-foot blast off Sandy Alcantara. The 28-year-old Thomas has now homered in three straight games, going 6-for-13 in the series against Miami. He's broken out as a legitimate fantasy contributor this season, slashing .285/.334/.484 with 23 homers, 91 runs scored, 74 RBI and 17 stolen bases across 584 plate appearances.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Returns to lineup
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Thomas (back) is starting in right field and batting second Friday against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
After being pulled Wednesday and sitting out Thursday's contest due to back tightness, Thomas is now healthy enough to return to Washington's lineup. The 28-year-old outfielder has been in a bit of a slump recently, going just 2-for-17 with two runs scored across his last five games.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Remains out Thursday
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Thomas (back) won't be in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas was removed from Wednesday's game against Toronto due to tightness in his back, and the issue seems to still be bothering him Thursday. Alex Call will take Thomas' place in right field while Jake Alu starts in left.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Pulled due to back tightness
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Thomas departed Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays because of back tightness, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas was 0-for-3 at the dish before Alex Call replaced him in right field to begin the bottom of the seventh inning. It's not believed to be a serious issue, but Thomas might be questionable for Thursday's series opener against the Marlins.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Back in lineup
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Thomas (wrist) is starting in right field and batting second Sunday against the Athletics.
After being hit by a pitch Friday, Thomas was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. However, he did pinch hit, going 1-for-1 with an RBI.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Scratched from lineup
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Thomas was scratched from the Nationals' lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Oakland, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Thomas was hit in the wrist by a pitch during Friday's game and will take Saturday off in order to recover. Stone Garrett will take Thomas' spot in right field and bat sixth.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Mashes homer No. 20
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Thomas went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
He took Zack Wheeler deep to left field in the third inning -- Thomas' fourth homer in his last four games -- to give the Nationals an early 3-0 lead that quickly evaporated in an eventual 8-4 loss. After going 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in the nightcap, the 27-year-old breakout star sports an .823 OPS on the season, 118 points better than his 2022 mark, with 20 homers, 15 steals, 67 RBI and 78 runs in 113 contests.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Heating up
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Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Sunday's victory over the Reds.
That's now seven hits, three home runs and eight RBI for Thomas over the past three games. Thomas was one of the most productive hitters in baseball in May and June and seems to be picking up the pace again following a lackluster July that saw him hit only two home runs. Thomas is proving to be a five-category contributor with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 76 runs scored and 14 stolen bases to go along with a .290 average.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: In lineup for Washington
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Thomas is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday versus the Brewers.
Thomas has been called a potential trade candidate for the Nationals, but it looks as though he will remain with the club through the 6 p.m. ET deadline. The 27-year-old outfielder has posted a solid .807 OPS with 16 homers and 12 steals through 105 games this season.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Receives rare day off
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Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
He'll hit the bench for the first time since April 29, paving the way for Ildemaro Vargas to pick up a start in the corner outfield. Thomas has been an overlooked fantasy standout for a 44-61 Nationals squad this season, as the 28-year-old has hit .286 with 16 home runs, 69 runs, 55 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 450 plate appearances.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: In lineup after HBP
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Thomas (knee) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Rockies.
Thomas was removed from the Nationals' series opener Monday versus Colorado after taking a pitch off his left knee, but all is well. The 27-year-old boasts a .293/.340/.490 slash line with 16 homers and 12 steals through 98 games this season for Washington.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Exits after HBP
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Thomas was removed from Monday's game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his left knee, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. He went hitless in three at-bats prior to exiting.
Golden notes that Thomas' early exit was likely precautionary, given that the Rockies held a comfortable lead at the time Thomas was struck by the pitch. The outfielder can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Runs wild in win
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Thomas went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and four stolen bases in Sunday's 6-1 win over San Francisco.
Thomas was a menace on the basepaths in Sunday's victory, swiping four bases to set a new career high with 12 steals this season. The 27-year-old Thomas finished the three-game series against the Giants 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles and a home run. Overall, Thomas is slashing .295/.341/.494 with 16 homers, 67 runs scored and 54 RBI through 425 plate appearances in a breakout campaign.
