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Lane Thomas Signs $5.25 Million Deal with Royals

12/18/2025

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Outfielder Lane Thomas signed a one-year contract worth $5.25 million with the Kansas City Royals, including performance bonuses up to $1 million.
In the 2024 AL Division Series, Thomas recorded nine RBIs but struggled in the regular season, hitting .160 with four homers and 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats due to injuries.
Thomas achieved career highs in 2023 with a .268 batting average, 28 homers, 86 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases, but underwent foot surgery on September 23 after an injury-plagued season.

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Outfielder Lane Thomas signed a one-year contract worth $5.25 million with the Kansas City Royals, including performance bonuses up to $1 million.
In the 2024 AL Division Series, Thomas recorded nine RBIs but struggled in the regular season, hitting .160 with four homers and 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats due to injuries.
Thomas achieved career highs in 2023 with a .268 batting average, 28 homers, 86 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases, but underwent foot surgery on September 23 after an injury-plagued season.