On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves finished their series with the Houston Astros in Texas.
They won by a score of 4-2 (and swept the series).
With the win, the Braves also clinched the National League East division title.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote: “The Braves have won the NL East for the seventh time in the past nine years.”
Injured Braves Outfielder Will Be A Free Agent
While the Braves are rolling, it’s worth noting that they are playing without a recently acquired player.
Lane Thomas was traded to Atlanta (via the Kansas City Royals).
MLB.com wrote (on August 2): “Kansas City Royals traded CF Lane Thomas and LHP Bailey Falter to Atlanta Braves for LHP Carter Holton and RHP Lucas Braun.”
Thomas appeared in 21 games for the Braves before getting hurt on September 10.
MLB.com wrote (on September 11): “Will likely miss at least four weeks with the strain suffered taking batting practice before a Sept. 10 game. He’ll be re-evaluated on Sept. 13, with the hope to learn he can expedite his recovery.”
Thomas will also become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season.
It will be interesting to see where he lands when he becomes available.
There is also the chance that Thomas comes back to the Braves during the 2026 MLB playoffs (which could help him in free agency).
Looking At Thomas
Thomas was picked in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He spent the first 2.5 seasons of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Following the Cardinals, Thomas had stops with the Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians (before the Royals and Braves).
Looking At The Braves Right Now
The Braves have gone 92-64 in 156 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games.
On Tuesday, the Braves will host the Cincinnati Reds.
Injured Atlanta Braves Outfielder Will Be A Free Agent This Winter