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Braves Place Lane Thomas on Injured List

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Lane Thomas Injured

Atlanta Braves outfielder Lane Thomas will be placed on the injured list.
Manager Walt Weiss said Thomas suffered an intercostal injury during pre-game batting practice.
Thomas was scratched from Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
He has appeared in 21 games for Atlanta, batting .171 with one homer and three RBIs, acquired Aug. 2, 2026.

Summary

Braves Halt Sweep

The Braves aim to stop the Rays’ two-game sweep before their weekend series against the Phillies.
Chris Sale will start for Atlanta on Friday, facing Aaron Nola of Philadelphia.
Kyle Farmer rejoined the active roster, providing a left-handed DH option.
Brewer Hicklen, batting .364 this season, may receive more outfield minutes down the stretch.

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Historical Context

In 1995, under manager Bobby Cox, the Atlanta Braves continued a 14-year run of division titles by winning their sole World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians 4–2. That championship showed how veteran depth could overcome injuries, a lesson the 2026 club, now led by manager Walt Weiss and dealing with Lane Thomas’s strain, hopes to apply as it rebuilds its roster.

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Lane Thomas Injured

Atlanta Braves outfielder Lane Thomas will be placed on the injured list.
Manager Walt Weiss said Thomas suffered an intercostal injury during pre-game batting practice.
Thomas was scratched from Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
He has appeared in 21 games for Atlanta, batting .171 with one homer and three RBIs, acquired Aug. 2, 2026.

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