Braves' Lane Thomas Takes Batting Tee Swings as Recovery Progresses
The short version
- Lane Thomas has been out since Sept. 8 with a strained left intercostal muscle.
- He received a cortisone injection last week and took swings off a tee Tuesday.
- No timetable for his return has been given, though he could be available early in the playoffs.
- The Braves host the Reds for three games starting Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT.
The outfielder, sidelined since Sept. 8 with a left intercostal strain, hit off a tee Tuesday and says he may be slightly ahead of schedule.
The Atlanta Braves open a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT, and the club provided a health update on outfielder Lane Thomas before the opener.
Thomas landed on the injured list Sept. 8 because of a strained left intercostal muscle. According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the outfielder received a cortisone shot last week and hit off a tee on Tuesday. Bowman reported there is no firm return date, but Thomas might be ready at some point early in the postseason.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chad Bishop relayed comments from Thomas, who said the light tee work went well and that he believes his recovery is running a bit ahead of schedule.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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