KEEGAN THOMPSON NEWS

Allows first run but pitches well Thompson allowed an earned run across 2.1 innings of relief in Monday's win over the Padres. He gave up three hits and struck out three.

Impact Thompson came into the contest having not allowed a run through his first 15 innings pitched this season, so he was probably due to let someone cross the plate. But the righty still pitched well and owns a spectacular 0.52 ERA. Thompson has given the Cubs valuable length out of the bullpen, as he's retired four or more batters in six of his 10 appearances. Expect the 26-year-old to stick around as long as he's pitching this well.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs, streaking Bryant set for matchup with Reds

Cubs, streaking Bryant set for matchup against Reds

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in relief Thompson (3-1) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Reds after giving up one hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Thompson needed just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to get the job done and close out the sixth inning, and while he allowed an unearned run on a double from Tyler Stephenson, he later retired Max Schrock on a popout and struck out Jonathan India. The right-hander has yet to allow an earned run this season.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson helps Cubs pound Reds 10-2 for 6th straight win

Joc Pederson, Ian Happ and Eric Sogard each drove in two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 for their season-high sixth consecutive victory

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer scheduled to start for Washington against Chicago

The Cubs will roll out Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out five in relief Thompson pitched two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Tigers. He allowed one hit and struck out five.

Impact Thompson allowed an unearned run in his last appearance before Saturday to take his first loss, but he's otherwise been stellar for the Cubs. The righty has a 0.00 ERA across 10.1 innings and has struck out seven. Three of Thompson's five appearances have covered at least two innings, so he's been able to give the team some valuable length out of the bullpen. His current role doesn't really put him on the fantasy radar, but the 26-year-old could earn more high-leverage work if he keeps pitching well.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castro's hit in 10th gives Tigers 9-8 win over Cubs

Harold Castro hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning off Craig Kimbrel to give the Detroit Tigers a 9-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with first loss Thompson (1-1) gave up an unearned run on a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

Impact One of Thompson's walks was of the intentional variety to load the bases. He got Cesar Hernandez to pop up for the second out, but Amed Rosario lined a walkoff single to right. Thompson has yet to allow an earned run in his first 8.1 big-league innings. He's posted a 1.56 WHIP and 2:6 K:BB in four appearances and he's likely best suited for low-leverage work as he adjusts to the majors.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs

Amed Rosario’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to bullpen Thompson notched his first big-league win after tossing three shutout innings in long relief during Saturday's 3-2 triumph over the Pirates. He scattered two hits and a walk and st...

Impact After working 3.2 scoreless frames while making his first career start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, Thompson shifted to the bullpen on three days' rest and was able to keep the opposition off the board once again. With a pair of off days on tap during the upcoming week and Jake Arrieta (thumb) in line for an abbreviated stay on the 10-day injured list, Thompson will likely continue pitching in long relief until the Cubs elect to send him back to Triple-A Iowa.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates look to end 3-game slide against Cubs

Pittsburgh will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Pirates take on Chicago

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duffy's pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2

Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cub...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches 3.2 innings as starter Thompson didn't factor into the decision during Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He gave up two hits with two walks and struck out two across 3.2 innings.

Impact Thompson made the first big-league start of his career and looked under control on the mound despite facing one of the best offenses in the National League, limiting the damage to just two hits and four total baserunners before departing the contest with one out to go in the fourth. After the doubleheader, the Cubs' upcoming schedule will allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation until at least May 18, so Thompson will most likely be returned to Iowa following his start.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Arrieta on 10-day IL with abrasion on right thumb

The Chicago Cubs have placed former NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list because of an abrasion on his right thumb

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summoned for spot start The Cubs have recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa to start the second game of the Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Thompson will be making his first big-league start in the second half of the twin bill, stepping into the rotation as a replacement for Jake Arrieta, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb abrasion. After the doubleheader, the Cubs' upcoming schedule will allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation until at least May 18, so Thompson will most likely be returned to Iowa following his start. Thompson made his MLB debut over the weekend, covering an inning of relief in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati. With that in mind, he'll likely have a limited pitch count in Tuesday's start.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to secondary site Thompson was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson spent just two days on the big-league roster, allowing two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning of work in his lone appearance. Joc Pederson (wrist) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate OF Joc Pederson in time to face Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs have activated Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list, giving the slugger a chance to face his former team

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castellanos, Reds top Cubs 13-12 in 10 innings

Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 13-12 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up by Cubs Thompson earned his first major-league call-up Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson has yet to pitch above Double-A and has made just three appearances over the last two years due to injury and last year's canceled minor-league season. In 158.2 career minor-league innings, he owns a 3.46 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, striking out 23.4 percent of opposing batters while walking 6.0 percent. Kyle Ryan was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to minor-league camp The Cubs optioned Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Thompson's demotion leaves the Cubs with 47 players still left in big-league camp as the club looks to pare down its active roster to 26 men ahead of Opening Day. The 26-year-old right-hander will get his first taste of Triple-A in 2021 after he previously made 14 starts for Double-A Tennessee between the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE