TRAYCE THOMPSON NEWS

Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman fuel Dodgers' dominant July

Rowan Kavner breaks down how the Dodgers produced the franchise's second-best winning percentage of any month all time in July.

AUGUST 2, 2022

Not starting Sunday Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Thompson has a 1.104 OPS with two home runs and eight RBI in 10 games since the All-Star break and will head to the bench Sunday. That production is clearly unsustainable, especially considering he also has a 34.2 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. James Outman is starting in right field Sunday in his major-league debut.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to make impact Thompson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 victory versus Colorado.

Impact Thompson hit one of two Los Angeles homers in the contest, slugging a 430-foot, two-run shot to center field in the second inning. The long ball was his fourth of the season, all of which have come since he signed with the Dodgers on June 20. Thompson has become a big part of the offense since that date, supplementing the power total with a .301/.383/.542 slash line, 17 RBI and a stolen base over 30 games.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to bench Thursday Thompson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact He'll take a seat for the first time since July 14, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts in which he went 11-for-29 with four extra-base hits and six walks. The Dodgers initially planned on deploying the righty-hitting Thompson as a short-side platoon player in the outfield, but his impressive form at the plate of late has made it tough for manager Dave Roberts to take him out of the lineup against right-handed pitching as well.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Accounts for lone run Monday Thompson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Thompson's solo shot in the third inning was the extent of the Dodgers' run production in the loss. In his last seven games, Thompson has four multi-hit efforts with a homer, a triple and a pair of doubles in that span. He's up to a .262/.347/.464 slash line with three long balls, 16 RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base in 32 contests between the Dodgers and the Padres this year. He's still got a hold on the starting role in left field while Chris Taylor (foot) remains sidelined.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Klay Thompson spends weekend rooting for Trayce, Dodgers

The Dodgers have a new, unexpected fan, who has been seen at games supporting his brother — and having some fun of his own.

JULY 25, 2022

Drives in two runs Thursday Thompson went 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, a run and two RBI in a 9-6 win against San Francisco on Thursday.

Impact Thompson started in left field and filled the No. 8 slot in the order in the Dodgers' first game of the second half. The journeyman knocked a two-run double in the second inning and came through with a clutch triple that tied the contest in the eighth. Thompson is likely to see less playing time when Chris Taylor (foot) returns to action (likely in early August), but the former has been productive since signing with Los Angeles in June, slashing .276/.333/.500 with two homers, five doubles, 11 RBI, seven runs and one stolen base over 22 games.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers leading National League despite injuries, obstacles

Little has gone the way the Dodgers expected so far this season, yet they're still the class of the National League, Pedro Moura writes.

JULY 11, 2022

Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3

Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julio Urías burnishes All-Star credentials, Dodgers win on Trayce Thompson's home run Julio Urías becomes the fourth Dodgers starting pitcher to make a strong case for an All-Star nod, and he notches a win thanks for Trayce Th...

JULY 5, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Three-run blast in win Thompson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact The Rockies' Jose Iglesias opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fifth inning, but Thompson answered with a three-run blast a half-inning later. Thompson is 3-for-11 in four games in July, while all three of those hits have gone for extra bases (one homer, two doubles). The outfielder is slashing .224/.296/.408 with two long balls, 10 RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base and three doubles in 54 plate appearances between the Dodgers and the Padres this year. Chris Taylor (ankle) appeared to aggravate an injury Monday, so Thompson could enjoy a little short-term boost in playing time in the outfield.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 as Thompson's 3-run HR backs Urías

Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Saturday Thompson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact Thompson went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and a strikeout Friday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Chris Taylor is shifting to right field while Jake Lamb serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Thompson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Thompson started in five consecutive games ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies, but he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup during Thursday's series opener against the Padres. Jake Lamb is serving as the designated hitter while Chris Taylor starts in right field.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting streak ends at five Thompson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact He'll retreat to the bench after he started each of the past five games in right field while going 4-for-18 with a walk, a stolen base and two RBI. Eddy Alvarez will replace Thompson in the outfield.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into full-time role Thompson will start in right field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The righty-hitting Thompson finds himself in the lineup while the Rockies bring a lefty (Kyle Freeland) to the hill, but the journeyman outfielder drew starts each of the last three times the Dodgers faced right-handed pitchers as well. At least for the time being, Thompson looks to have settled into a near-everyday role in the corner outfield while Mookie Betts (rib) remains on the injured list and while Zach McKinstry (neck) is day-to-day. Though Thompson contributed two runs and a stolen base across his last four starts, he struck out seven times during that stretch. He'll likely need to show a better plate approach to ensure he sticks in an everyday role for the duration of Betts' absence.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two, adds steal in win Thompson went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings win over Atlanta.

Impact Thompson was added to the lineup when Zach McKinstry (neck) was scratched. The late change eventually paid off, as Thompson's two-run single in the ninth inning tied the game and forced extra innings. The outfielder has gone 5-for-16 (.313) in his first six contests with the Dodgers. Overall, he's slashing .200/.273/.333 with a home run, seven RBI, three runs scored and a steal in 33 plate appearances when including his time in the majors with the Padres earlier in the year.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Sunday's lineup Thompson was added to the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 31-year-old is starting in right field and batting ninth after Zach McKinstry (neck) was scratched from the lineup. Thompson started in the last two games and went 2-for-8 with four strikeouts.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer Thursday Thompson hit a solo homer in his only at-bat against the Reds on Thursday.

Impact The Dodgers built a big lead in the contest, so Thompson had a chance to pinch hit for Chris Taylor in the ninth inning. The outfielder belted a 401-foot shot to left field for the final run of the game. Since joining Los Angeles on Tuesday, Thompson has gone 2-for-4 with three RBI.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two Wednesday Thompson went 1-for-2 with a two-run double in a win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact After playing for Los Angeles from 2016-17, Thompson was acquired by the team Monday and added to the active roster Tuesday. He didn't start in Wednesday's contest, but the outfielder came on as a pinch hitter for Eddy Alvarez in the sixth inning. Thompson struck out in that at-bat but made his mark on the game in eighth, belting a two-run double to right field. He could be in line to pick up a few starts while Mookie Betts (rib) remains on the injured list.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin wins 9th, Freeman drives in 5 as Dodgers down Reds

Tony Gonsolin became the first pitcher in the majors to win nine games, Freddie Freeman drove in five runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers acquire OF Trayce Thompson, NBA star Klay’s brother

The Dodgers added outfielder Trayce Thompson to the active roster on Tuesday after acquiring him from the Tigers for cash.

JUNE 22, 2022

He watched his brother triumph. Now Trayce Thompson is celebrating his own victory Last week, Trayce Thompson celebrated big brother Klay's NBA Finals win in Boston. Now he's getting another chance to play in MLB.

JUNE 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers acquire OF Trayce Thompson, NBA star Klay's brother

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added outfielder Trayce Thompson to the active roster after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers for cash

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to Dodgers' active roster The Dodgers activated Thompson ahead of Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact After acquiring Thompson from the Tigers on Monday, the Dodgers opened up room for him on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster a day later by transferring starter Walker Buehler (elbow) to the 60-day injured list and by placing reliever Caleb Ferguson (forearm) on the 15-day IL. The righty-hitting Thompson could serve as a short-side platoon mate for the switch-hitting Eddy Alvarez in right field while Mookie Betts (rib) is on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE