Royals Send Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter to Atlanta
Kansas City is dealing outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter to the Braves in an reported trade.
The Kansas City Royals are trading outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves. The deal was reported by Mark Feinsand and corroborated by Jeff Passan. Thomas adds outfield depth to Atlanta, while Falter provides rotation or bullpen flexibility. Terms and any return pieces have not yet been disclosed.
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