The Atlanta Braves wanted to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching employees. Each bins might have been checked in a commerce with the Kansas City Royals.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter from the Royals. In trade, Mark Feinsand from MLB.com reported that the Royals acquired pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun.
Thomas has been stable for the Royals this season, posting a decent .230/.325/.392 batting line in his 326 plate appearances getting into Saturday, hitting 10 homers and 16 doubles whereas stealing seven bases. He’s able to enjoying all three spots within the outfield and will instantly step in as their fourth outfielder.
Thomas additionally helps a weak level for the Braves lineup. The Braves’ .705 OPS towards lefties ranks sixteenth within the majors; Thomas has produced a .263/.370/.430 batting line in 135 plate appearances, hitting 4 homers and 7 doubles.
