ZACH THOMPSON NEWS

Returns to Atlanta Atlanta signed Thompson to a minor-league deal Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact Thompson elected free agency Wednesday after clearing waivers upon being designated from assignment by Atlanta on Monday. The righty has logged just two appearances in 2025, which has cumulated in 3.2 scoreless innings.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Thompson elected to become a free agent Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty cleared waivers after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster but has decided to look for a gig elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. Thompson has thrown 3.2 scoreless innings across two appearances in the majors in 2025.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring back right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario

Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, has rejoined the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Loses 40-man spot Atlanta designated Thompson for assignment Monday.

Impact He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to outfielder Eddie Rosario, whom Atlanta signed to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old Thompson previously made two appearances out of the big-league bullpen earlier this month but had struggled since returning to Triple-A Gwinnett on April 16, giving up six runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings in his return to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Thompson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Thompson retired all seven batters he faced during a relief appearance Tuesday, but he will clear out to make room on the roster for the return of Spencer Strider (elbow). The 31-year-old Thompson could get another look when the big club needs a reliever capable of eating some innings.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Thompson from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Thompson was up for a week earlier this season but didn't make an appearance. He will provide length in the bullpen for Atlanta.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Turner hits tiebreaking homer off Iglesias in 9th inning to lift Phillies past Braves, 4-3

Trea Turner hit a tiebreaking homer off closer Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Thompson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson is clearing out to make room on the roster for Rafael Montero, who is officially active Wednesday after being acquired via trade from Houston. The 31-year-old Thompson was with the big club for a week but didn't make an appearance.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

'Can’t explain it’: The Braves are MLB’s only winless team. Is it panic time?

The 2025 MLB campaign couldn't have started much worse for the Atlanta Braves. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1

Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless Atlanta...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Joins major-league roster Atlanta selected Thompson's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Atlanta is in need of a reliever capable of eating innings and Thompson is a theoretical fit since he totaled nine frames in two Grapefruit League appearances. The 31-year-old missed the entirety of the 2024 season while recovering from flexor tendon surgery and hasn't pitched in the big league since 2022.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Atlanta Thompson agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta in October of 2024.

Impact Thompson spent the 2024 season rehabbing surgery to repair a partially torn flexor tendon and appears on track to begin the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Gwinnett. He'll toe the rubber for Atlanta's final exhibition of the spring Tuesday against the Cubs before presumably being reassigned to the minors.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Buffalo Thompson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact After being DFA'd by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Thompson will remain with their Triple-A affiliate but no longer holds a spot on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old righty has a 6.89 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 47 innings this season and would need to turn things around quickly to have a chance at playing in the big leagues in 2023.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Blue Jays designated Thompson for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Thompson was sent to Triple-A after failing to make the Jays' roster out of spring training, and he hasn't fared well since. He holds a 6.89 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 47 innings across 11 starts. His poor performance means he likely won't see the majors anytime soon, but he could be scooped up by a team hoping he returns to his 2021 form.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win

Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Will begin year in Triple-A Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson did not pitch well in the Grapefruit League, as he allowed eight runs in 11.1 innings with a 1.06 WHIP. The right-hander is likely to be a swingman option for the Blue Jays in 2023, though it's a role that isn't likely to lead to much fantasy relevance.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing Thursday Thompson gave up a hit and struck out three over 1.2 innings of relief in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Impact The 29-year-old right-hander put up mediocre numbers with the Pirates last season while being used primarily as a starter, but the Blue Jays will likely deploy him as a long reliever if he breaks camp on the 26-man roster. Thompson has made a solid case for a spot with a 12:3 K:BB through 11.1 innings this spring.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Thompson's two K's | 03/10/2023 Zach Thompson strikes out two batters during his three hitless innings of work against the Red Sox on Friday

MARCH 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Starter or reliever? Thompson good either way SARASOTA, Fla. -- Right hander Zach Thompson still isn't sure what his role will be with the Blue Jays this season. Thompson is still in the...

MARCH 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Zach Thompson's two K's | 03/10/2023 Zach Thompson strikes out two batters during his three hitless innings of work against the Red Sox on Friday

MARCH 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Belt, Blue Jays finalize $9.3M, 1-year contract

First baseman Brandon Belt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $9.3 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh last season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outf...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Acquired by Toronto Thompson was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for Chavez Young.

Impact Thompson had been designated for assignment last week and he now has a new home. The right-hander put up a 5.18 ERA for the Pirates in 2022 while splitting time between the rotation and bullpen. He should have a chance to compete for a rotation spot in Toronto but could wind up in a swingman role again.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE