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Braves Trade for Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter from Royals

8/2/2026

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The Atlanta Braves acquired Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals before the August 3 deadline.
Kansas City received Carter Holton and Lucas Braun.
Thomas, 30, posted a 104 OPS+ this season and a .850 career OPS versus left-handed pitching.
Falter, 29, carries a $3.6 million salary, posted a 3.35 ERA in 43 minor-league innings, and gives the Braves depth to keep Acuña Jr. healthy.

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The Atlanta Braves acquired Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals before the August 3 deadline.
Kansas City received Carter Holton and Lucas Braun.
Thomas, 30, posted a 104 OPS+ this season and a .850 career OPS versus left-handed pitching.
Falter, 29, carries a $3.6 million salary, posted a 3.35 ERA in 43 minor-league innings, and gives the Braves depth to keep Acuña Jr. healthy.