Lane Thomas

Lane Thomas went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Nationals' 5-2 defeat to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot provided a rare highlight for the Nationals in a game where their offense largely struggled. Despite the home run, Thomas's season has been underwhelming, with a batting average lingering just above the Mendoza Line at .206. His power numbers are modest, and while he has shown some ability on the base paths with 15 stolen bases, his overall production hasn't been enough to make him a must-start yet in fantasy lineups. Given his current form and the lack of consistent hitting, Thomas remains a risky play in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.

Lane Thomas went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

While his bat didn't light up the scoreboard, Thomas's legs did the talking as he swiped two bases, showcasing his value on the base paths. Despite a lackluster .212 batting average for the season, his ability to steal bases (15 on the year) remains a bright spot. Fantasy managers should consider Thomas a viable option for stolen bases in categories leagues, though his overall impact might be limited by his batting struggles. His performance in this game could hint at more active base running in the future, but don't expect a significant uptick in his hitting stats based on current form.

Lane Thomas had a standout performance in the Nationals' 7-2 win against the Braves, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, three RBI, and two stolen bases.

Fantasy Impact

This game marks a significant uptick in Thomas's performance, considering his struggling season average of .210 prior to this game. His ability to combine power and speed in this matchup could hint at untapped potential, or simply be a high point in an otherwise underwhelming season. Fantasy managers should remain cautious but consider Thomas as a possible streaming option in matchups where he can exploit favorable pitching, especially given his demonstrated speed with 13 stolen bases this season.

Lane Thomas (knee) returns to the lineup for the Washington Nationals against the Atlanta Braves Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas is back after being activated from the injured list earlier in the day, patrolling right field and batting second against the Braves Monday.

The Nationals activated Lane Thomas (knee) from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas has been out of action since late-April with a knee injury. He was hitting .184, with two home runs, 10 RBI, and 11 stolen bases prior to his injury.