The Guardians traded right-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey, left-handed infielder Jose Tena and left-handed infielder Rafael Ramirez for Lane Thomas right-handed outfielder from the Washington Nationals.
Thomas is under team control through 2025, on an arbitration deal.
I am a bit surprised they would give up Clemmey for Thomas, but Thomas meets a need for another hitter who crushes left-handed pitching as teams repeatedly attempt to neutralize the Guardians with southpaws. Thomas has a career 142 wRC+ vs LHP. He is around 90 wRC+ which isn't ideal but is playable with the threat of him facing a lefty in play.