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Braves acquire OF Lane Thomas from the Royals
- On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, sending pitching prospects Carter Holton and Lucas Braun to Kansas City.
- Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos identified Thomas as a needed corner outfield bat; the 30-year-old will likely platoon with Mike Yastrzemski in left field rather than play everyday center.
- Thomas is slashing.230/.325/.392 this year but boasts an.850 career OPS against left-handed pitching, offering the Braves significant value in platoon situations.
- While Falter will report to Triple-A Gwinnett to provide pitching depth, the trade offers Holton a fresh start in the Royals' organization ahead of Monday's 6 p.m. trade deadline.
- Thomas will join the Braves on Tuesday for the first of a three-game series against Miami, integrating into the lineup as Atlanta pursues roster upgrades.
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Braves acquire Royals OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter
The Atlanta Braves added depth on the offensive and pitching sides on Saturday night, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals. In exchange for Thomas and Falter, Atlanta is sending right-hander Lucas...
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Braves acquire OF Lane Thomas from the Royals
The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers on Saturday.
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