TRENT THORNTON NEWS

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Monday The Blue Jays announced Thornton would start Monday's game against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Two of Thornton's 14 appearances on the season have come as a starter, though he's served as more of an opener on both occasions. Expect that trend to continue Monday, with Thornton likely to work between two or three innings before turning the game over to the bull. Ross Stripling was initially lined up to start Monday, so he could end up acting as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen if Toronto elects to go that route.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Should Trent Thornton be moved to the starting rotation? The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2021 season with a few questions surrounding their starting rotation, mostly revolving around who will mak...

MAY 15, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Philadelphia Phillies to visit the Toronto Blue Jays

The Phillies will start Aaron Nola on Saturday while the Blue Jays have yet to announce who will take the mound

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged with loss Thornton (1-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with three strikeouts in 1.2 innings, taking the loss Friday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Thornton had little trouble in the sixth inning, but he walked two batters in the seventh, and Tim Mayza allowed both of his inherited runners to score. That left Thornton with the loss. He has a 3.15 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB across 20 innings this season. Thornton has logged more than one inning in 10 of his 12 appearances, so he's unlikely to see much high-leverage work.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins hits 3-run double, Phillies beat Blue Jays 5-1

Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run double during a five-run seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up first win of 2021 Thornton (1-0) allowed a double but did not allow a run as he picked up the win over Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Thornton was called upon to pitch in the seventh and surrendered a double to Christian Pache after getting two easy outs but was able to get out of the inning with no harm done. The Blue Jays tacked on three runs in the eighth and were able to hold on 5-3 which secured the 27-year-old with his first win since September of 2019. Thornton has a solid 2.45 ERA over 18.1 innings but his 1.20 WHIP suggests he's still letting men on too often.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays, streaking Semien set for matchup against Braves

Semien takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Braves

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero homers, Blue Jays rally past indecisive Braves 5-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Atlanta’s indecisive fielding in the eighth inning, rallying past the Braves 5-3

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trent Thornton ends the threat | 05/01/2021 Trent Thornton gets Dansby Swanson to strikeout on a cutter and strands two Atlanta runners in scoring position to end the top of the 5th

MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pitches 2.1 innings as opener Thornton didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Nationals. He gave up two runs on three hits while fanning two across 2.1 innings.

Impact Thornton worked as the opener and didn't stay enough in the game to take part in the decision, but his final stat line didn't turn head by any means. Toronto is still waiting on Nate Pearson (groin) and Ross Stripling (forearm) to return from the injured list, so Thornton might remain in the rotation for the short-term future.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Thornton fans Victor Robles | 04/27/2021 Trent Thornton collects a strikeout in the top of the 3rd, as he gets Victor Robles to go down swinging

APRIL 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Guerrero hits 3 HRs, slam off Scherzer, Jays beat Nats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit three home runs, including a grand slam and solo shot off Washington ace Max Scherzer, and had seven RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Nationals 9-5

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Tuesday's game Manager Charlie Montoyo said Thornton will serve as the opening pitcher for Tuesday's bullpen game against the Nationals, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Toronto is still waiting on Nate Pearson (groin) and Ross Stripling (forearm) to return from the injured list, so Thornton will make a second straight "spot start" to open the Blue Jays' five-game week. Thornton tossed two innings and 25 pitches in his last turn as an opener April 21, and he shouldn't push significantly past that distance Tuesday. Montoyo mentioned Tommy Milone as one of the relievers likely to eat innings once Thornton exits.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington The Nationals will start Max Scherzer on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Trent Thornton.

APRIL 27, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Thornton scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington The Nationals will start Max Scherzer on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Trent Thornton.

APRIL 27, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Thornton scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington

The Nationals will start Max Scherzer on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Trent Thornton

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses two scoreless innings Thornton pitched two innings against Boston on Wednesday, allowing no runs on two hits without walking or striking out a batter. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Thornton made his first start of the campaign Wednesday, but he was limited to 25 pitches despite yielding only two hits. The right-hander started 29 games during his rookie season in 2019 before elbow issues held him to just three appearances last season. He could work his way back into a traditional starting role at some point, but for now his role seems to be confined to that of a long reliever and short-inning opener.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays shake up lineup, beat Red Sox 6-3 at Fenway

Looking to spark a scuffling offense, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo shook up his lineup and the Blue Jays responded immediately in a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays take 3-game slide into matchup with Red Sox

Toronto is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Boston

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays take 3-game slide into matchup with Red Sox

Toronto is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Boston

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Wednesday Thornton will start Wednesday's game at Boston, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 27-year-old will make his first start of the season in Wednesday's series finale, and he figures to be limited to a few innings since he's topped out at 34 pitches through five appearances this season. Anthony Kay and Tommy Milone should be in the mix as bulk options behind Thornton.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trimmer Guerrero helps Jays finish series win over Yanks

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Randal Grichuk homered off Domingo Germán in the Yankee right-hander’s return from a domestic violence ban, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 3-1 to...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to follow Zeuch on Sunday Thornton is expected to piggyback starter T.J. Zeuch in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Though Thornton missed out on a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day rotation, the coaching staff wants to keep him stretched out in the event the team's starting depth takes more hits as the season goes along. Since Zeuch maxed out at three innings over his four Grapefruit League outings, he likely won't be asked to work deep into his first start of the regular season, leaving the door open for Thornton to work as a bulk reliever. Zeuch isn't expected to make more than one turn through the rotation, so Thornton could transition into more of a multi-inning relief role after Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for long-relief role The Blue Jays informed Thornton that he would be included on the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, manager Charlie Montoyo said the Blue Jays are still planning to develop Thornton as a starter, but the organization's ample rotation depth will force him to bide his time in the bullpen until an injury or two opens up an opportunity for him. Thornton should deliver better ratios while he works in relief, but the lower volume of innings and less predictable pitching schedule will make it tough to mine fantasy value from him.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE