TRENT THORNTON NEWS

Acquired by Mariners The Mariners acquired Thornton from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for Mason McCoy, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton had been designated for assignment last week and now lands in another organization. The right-hander has posted a 4.77 ERA over 108 appearances -- 35 starts -- at the major-league level covering parts of five seasons. Thornton has pitched almost exclusively as a reliever since 2021.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Thornton was designated for assignment Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Genesis Cabrera. Thornton has pitched well during his brief time in the majors this season but has spent the bulk of the year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he's posted a 4.18 ERA in 22 relief appearances.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays recall RHP Thomas Hatch from Triple-A, demote RHP Trent Thornton

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned right-hander Trent Thornton to Triple-A before Saturday’s game against Boston

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Thornton to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thornton has thrown 5.1 major-league innings this season, and he surrendered his first earned run of the year Friday against Boston. He'll now head back to Triple-A, where he holds a 3.04 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 23.2 frames. Thomas Hatch will come up from Buffalo to replace Thornton, though Thornton could return to Toronto if he keeps performing well in the minors.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to big leagues The Blue Jays recalled Thornton from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact He'll join the big club for the first time this season after he had previously been optioned to Triple-A late in spring training. Over 23.2 innings out of the Buffalo bullpen, Thornton pitched to a 3.04 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 22:14 K:BB. He'll presumably be limited to lower-leverage spots in relief while he's up with the big club.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thornton was optioned to Triple-A by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thornton will begin the season in the minors after posting a 6.48 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 8.1 innings in the Grapefruit League. The right-hander was relatively effective with a 4.11 ERA over 32 appearances with Toronto in 2022, but he'll be an up-and-down option for the Blue Jays to begin -- and likely end -- the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal with Toronto Thornton and the Blue Jays agreed on a one-year, $1 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The right-hander compiled a 4.11 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 37 strikeouts and three holds over 46 innings in 32 appearances with Toronto in 2022. Thornton will provide bullpen depth for the Jays again in 2023.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from wild-card roster Thornton did not make the Blue Jays' 26-man wild-card roster, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thornton failed to make the postseason roster after he was called up Wednesday to pitch in Toronto's doubleheader versus the Orioles, tossing two hitless innings while striking out a batter. After posting a 4.11 ERA over 32 appearances this season, the right-hander seems unlikely to be considered for an active roster spot moving forward this postseason.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Thornton's 1st career save | 10/05/2022 Trent Thornton earns his first career save by getting Jorge Mateo to ground out to first base in the top of the 9th inning

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Trent Thornton's 1st career save | 10/05/2022 Trent Thornton earns his first career save by getting Jorge Mateo to ground out to first base in the top of the 9th inning

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rejoins big club for doubleheader The Blue Jays recalled Thornton from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

Impact Mitch White was optioned to the minors after covering four innings of relief in the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Orioles in Game 1. Thornton will give Toronto another fresh relief arm for the regular-season finale.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stripling perfect through 6, Jays avoid sweep, beat O's 6-1

George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 behind a stellar effort by Ross St...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Thornton was called up by Toronto on Aug. 7 and made four relief appearances for the big-league club since then. He struck out six while posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in six innings but will head back to the minors after Ross Stripling (hip) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber wins 4th straight, Guardians beat Blue Jays 7-2

Shane Bieber pitched seven innings to win his fourth straight start, matching the longest winning streak of his career, Amed Rosario homered and the Cleveland Guardians beat the To...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jays top Twins on overturned call in 10th; Baldelli ejected

Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins and split the f...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets call from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Thornton from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Thornton will fortify the Toronto bullpen after the Blue Jays placed left-hander Tim Mayza (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over his 27 relief appearances with the big club this season spanning 38 innings, Thornton has compiled a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put Springer on injured list with inflamed elbow

The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumped back to Buffalo Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Thornton has spent three separate stints in the big-league bullpen this season, posting a 4.26 ERA in 38 innings overall. His latest opportunity with the team lasted just a week and saw him make just a single appearance. Mitch White was called up to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández hits go-ahead 3-run HR, Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-3

Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored twice and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3, Toronto’s 11th win in 14...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Blue Jays Thornton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Thornton was sent down in early July but posted a 1.08 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 8.1 innings over six minor-league appearances since then. The right-hander should serve as a multi-inning reliever in the Blue Jays' bullpen after Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A's 2-1 to snap 5-game skid

Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 to snap a five-game losing streak

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dispatched to minors The Blue Jays optioned Thornton to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Toronto will swap Thornton out of its bullpen for another right-handed option in Casey Lawrence, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After rejoining the Blue Jays on May 31, Thornton appeared in 16 games and turned in a 4.98 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 21.2 innings.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays score 6 in the fifth inning for 7-3 win over Blue Jays

Shane Baz pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Harold Ramírez and Randy Arozarena hit two-run home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero drives in 3, Blue Jays beat Rays 9-2 on Canada Day

José Berríos pitched five innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Ta...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up second hold Thornton gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Thursday to record his second hold of the season in a win over the Rays.

Impact With closer Jordan Romano getting a rest, Adam Cimber handled the ninth inning and David Phelps the eighth, opening up a high-leverage setup spot for Thornton as he protected a 2-1 lead. The right-hander is prone to occasional blowups, but he posted a solid 4.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB through 17.2 innings in June, and his ability to work in a variety of roles should keep him busy in the second half for Toronto.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE