Connor Thomas Claims Positive fWAR After Stint With Kansas City Royals

Connor Thomas put together a strong relief run with the Kansas City Royals in 2026, posting a 2.33 ERA and 2.43 FIP across 19.1 innings with a 64.4% ground ball rate. That performance followed a disastrous stint with the Atlanta Braves where he allowed 11 runs over 78 pitches against the Mets and was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Athletics. He finished the season with a positive +0.5 fWAR for the Royals.