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| Dec 13 2023 | The Mets signed Thompson to a minor-league contract Wednesday with an invitation to major-league spring training, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson has flashed potential at times, but he is entering his age-33 season and slashed just .163/.285/.294 in 72 games (179 plate appearances) last year between the Dodgers and White Sox. If he cracks the Opening Day roster in New York, it will likely be in a fourth or fifth outfielder role. |
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| Nov 7 2023 | Thompson elected free agency Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson lost his 40-man roster spot with the White Sox last week and ultimately rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Charlotte. The 32-year-old outfielder slashed just .163/.285/.294 across 179 major-league plate appearances during the 2023 campaign. |
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| Nov 3 2023 | The White Sox outrighted Thompson to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson's production declined sharply in 2023, as he posted just a .579 OPS across 179 plate appearances between the Dodgers and White Sox. The 32-year-old outfielder has the option to elect free agency. |
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| Aug 23 2023 | Thompson went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson extended Chicago's lead to 3-0 in the sixth inning with a two-run blast off George Kirby. It's Thompson's first homer in 11 games with the White Sox and his sixth of the season. Since returning from a two-month IL stint on Aug 3, he's gone 6-for-27 (.222) while playing the short side of a platoon with Oscar Colas. Overall, the 32-year-old Thompson's batting just .173 with 16 RBI, 16 runs scored and a .675 OPS across 98 plate appearances between the White Sox and Dodgers this year. |
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| Aug 3 2023 | The White Sox activated Thompson (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Recovered from the severe oblique strain that sent him to the IL in early June, Thompson will start in center field and bat sixth for the White Sox on Thursday afternoon against the Rangers. He was acquired from the Dodgers last Friday as part of the Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly trade. |
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| Jul 28 2023 | The Dodgers traded Thompson (oblique), Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure to the White Sox on Friday in exchange for Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson is currently on the 60-day injured list with a severe oblique strain, but he began a minor-league rehab assignment last week and could soon be an option for the outfield mix in Chicago. The 32-year-old was originally drafted by the White Sox back in 2009 and holds a career .216/.304/.428 career major-league batting line. |
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| Jul 22 2023 | Thompson (oblique) began a rehab assignment with the Dodgers' Arizona Complex League affiliate on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson went 2-for-5 in his first game while playing all nine innings in center field. He should move up the organizational ladder as he continues his rehab and would seem to have a good shot to be activated when first eligible in early August. |
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| Jun 11 2023 | The Dodgers transferred Thompson (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result of the transaction, Thompson won't be able to return to the Dodgers until the early portion of August. The Dodgers will use the open spot on the 40-man roster to select the contract of reliever Adam Kolarek. |
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| Jun 7 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Thompson (oblique) is likely to be sidelined longer than initially projected 30-day timetable, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was placed on the injured list over the weekend with a left oblique strain and subsequent testing has determined the injury to be more serious than originally though. Robert said that he expects Thompson to play again this season but didn't offer a new timetable. |
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| Jun 4 2023 | Thompson (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to the Yankees and is expected to be sidelined for at least the next month, per Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com. Prospect Jonny DeLuca was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Thompson suffered a strained oblique during Saturday's game against the Yankees and will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson suffered the oblique strain on a checked swing, and the Dodgers had J.D. Martinez take over in left field after Thompson exited. Los Angeles will announce a corresponding move to replace the outfielder before Sunday's series finale against the Yankees. |
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| May 28 2023 | Thompson went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson snapped an 0-for-36 stretch in style Sunday, driving in a run with a base hit in the second inning before homering off Josh Fleming in the fifth. It had been over a month since Thompson recorded a hit, with his previous coming April 17. He's now slashing .147/.301/.368 with five home runs and 14 RBI in 83 plate appearances while coming off the bench for the Dodgers. |
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| May 5 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that Thompson (illness) is feeling better and he'll return to the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson has been out of the lineup for the last few games while dealing with his illness, but he'll resume his role of starting against left-handed pitching beginning Saturday against Snell and San Diego. |
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| May 3 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Thompson has been battling an illness over the past two days, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson has been kept out of action since Sunday and wasn't at the ballpark for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia. There's no telling exactly how long Thompson will be out for, but he should be considered day-to-day until he recovers. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Thompson went 3-for-4 with three home runs and eight RBI in Saturday's 10-1 win against Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson didn't get into either of the Dodgers first two games, but he made a loud case for more playing time with his three-homer performance Saturday. The outfielder began his night with a grand slam off Madison Bumgarner in the first inning, added a three-run shot off Kevin Ginkel in the fifth and tacked on a solo shot off Carlos Vargas in the eighth. With the explosive performance, Thompson jumped into the league lead in RBI and is tied with C.J. Cron for the lead in homers. The big performance wasn't lost on manager Dave Roberts, who declared after the game that Thompson would get another start Sunday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. |
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| Mar 2 2023 | Thompson is expected to form the short side of a platoon in left field with David Peralta for the Dodgers this season, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson actually had reverse splits for the Dodgers last season, posting a 1.010 OPS with 10 homers against righties versus just a .621 OPS and three dingers off lefties. The 31-year-old has worked over the offseason on his approach versus left-handers and the team is confident he'll improve in that area. "I'll still bet on the fact that there'll be an uptick - significant uptick - versus left this year," manager Dave Roberts said. "He's smart enough to know that, one piece of value that he can add for our club, is to be more productive versus left-handed pitching." Thompson also figures to see some starts in center field this season as part of the Dodgers' new-look outfield. |
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| Jan 13 2023 | Thompson and the Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $1.45 million contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson won't have to go through the arbitration process anymore after coming to terms with Los Angeles on Friday. The outfielder compiled a .256 average with 13 homers, 41 RBI, 36 runs and four stolen bases over 219 at-bats with the Padres and Dodgers in 2022. |
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| Oct 12 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Thompson will start in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson will take the place of Cody Bellinger in center field after Bellinger has struck out four times in the first two games of the NLDS. Thompson will face Blake Snell in Game 3, whom he is 1-for-5 against in his career. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale with the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson will take a seat in the regular-season finale after going 6-for-14 with a home run, four walks, three runs and two RBI while starting the past five games. The righty-hitting outfielder is likely to fill a short-side platoon role when the Dodgers return to action during the National League Division Series. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson missed Thursday's game for personal reasons, but his absence was a short one. He had a rough September at the plate, going 10-for-63 (.159), though half of those hits were home runs and he drove in 12 runs. The outfielder owns a .243/.335/.486 slash line with 12 homers, 40 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases across 242 plate appearances between the Dodgers and the Padres this year. |
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| Sep 29 2022 | Thompson was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres due to personal reasons, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact reason for Thompson's absence hasn't been revealed, but he's only expected to be away from the team for a single day. Miguel Vargas will start in left field in his absence. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run in a 6-2 win against the Cardinals on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson took Cardinal's starter Jordan Montgomery 438-feet deep to center in the second inning to extend Los Angeles' lead and added walks in the fourth and eighth, scoring following the former. The 31-year-old has slumped through most of September with a .164/.273/.455 slash line through 18 games, however, his slugging is propped up by five of his nine hits leaving the yard. Thompson walked twice in a game for the fourth time this season, with two of those games occurrences coming in September. |
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| Sep 15 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson went back-to-back with Will Smith in the fourth inning, smashing a 445-foot shot to left field. The long ball was his 10th of the campaign and his third over his past eight games. Thompson has a career-high 34 RBI this season and needs three more homers to tie his career-best mark of 13 that he established in 2016 during his first stint in Los Angeles. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson will take a seat after going 2-for-12 with a home run and a double while starting in each of the Dodgers' last three contests. While Gavin Lux (back) is day-to-day and Chris Taylor is seeing more time at second base, Thompson and Joey Gallo -- who starts in left field Sunday -- should pick up more playing time in the outfield alongside Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Padres on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead with his fourth-inning solo shot, though that ended up being the team's final run of the contest. The homer put Thompson at 32 RBI on the campaign, tying the career-best mark he established during his first stint with Los Angeles in 2016. He began this season with San Diego and went 1-for-14 over six games, but Thompson has been much better since joining the Dodgers, slashing .281/.371/.556 with nine homers over 57 contests. |
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| Sep 5 2022 | Thompson hit a three-run home run in a pinch-hit appearance during Sunday's 9-4 win over San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Los Angeles was clinging to a two-run lead in the seventh inning when Thompson came on to pinch hit for Joey Gallo. Thompson crushed a 424-foot shot to left field to plate three runs and put the game out of reach. The veteran outfielder continues to make the most of his opportunities, slashing .360/.484/.800 with three homers, eight RBI and a stolen base over his past 10 games. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Thompson went 0-for-2 with one steal in Thursday's loss against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder stole second base against Trevor May in the seventh inning. Thompson has been hot over his last seven games, batting .400 (8-for-20) with two doubles and two homers. The 31-year-old has crushed righties, slashing .353/.461/.659 in 102 plate appearances against them this season compared to .172/.243/.313 in 70 plate appearances against lefties. |
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| Aug 29 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Sunday's 8-1 trouncing of the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson made only three starts during the Dodgers' recent six-game week, but he capitalized on the few opportunities he received, going 6-for-14 with two home runs, two walks, a double, seven runs and five RBI across those contests. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Thompson will return to the bench for Monday's series finale in Miami, and the 31-year-old looks like he'll remain stuck in a short-side platoon role in the Los Angeles outfield while all of Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger and Joey Gallo are healthy. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | Thompson went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson scored each time he got aboard. He also supplied a three-run homer in the second inning and an RBI single in the fourth, both off Brewers ace Corbin Burnes. This was Thompson's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 12 -- the Dodgers' relatively good health among their field players has seen him slip into a part-time role. The outfielder is slashing .265/.358/.492 with six homers, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and two stolen bases through 151 plate appearances between the Dodgers and the Padres this year. Thompson is likely to find most of his playing time against left-handed pitchers. |
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| Aug 13 2022 | Thompson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double for a total of three RBI and two runs scored in an 8-3 win over the Royals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson got the start in center field with lefty Daniel Lynch on the mound for the Royals. He came through with a three-hit performance which was punctuated by a no-doubt three-run shot to straight-away center. It was Thompson's fifth home run of the season. The 31-year-old backup outfielder has been hot since joining the Dodgers on June 21. Thompson is slashing .300/.391/.560 in 100 at-bats with his new team. He figures to continue seeing playing time when either of his fellow outfielders Joey Gallo or Cody Bellinger sits against lefties. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will roll out an outfield of trade-deadline acquisition Joey Gallo along with Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts, and that trio will likely represent manager Dave Roberts' preferred figuration against right-handed pitching moving forward. As a result, the righty-hitting Thompson projects to see most of his playing time as a short-side platoon mate of either Gallo or Bellinger. Thompson had started both of the past two games, going 0-for-5 with three walks, a stolen base and two runs. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jul 30 2022 | Thompson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 victory versus Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 was traded from the Tigers to 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. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jul 25 2022 | Thompson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, but 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. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Thompson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 30 2022 | Thompson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Thompson will start in right field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was added to the lineup when Zack 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. |
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| Jun 24 2022 | Thompson hit a solo homer in his only at-bat against the Reds on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-2 with a two-run double in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 21 2022 | The Dodgers activated Thompson ahead of Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Thompson was traded from the Tigers to the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson joined the Tigers on a minor-league contract in mid-May but will join the Dodgers just over a month later. He's appeared in 41 games between Triple-A El Paso and Triple-A Toledo this year and has slashed .305/.365/.721 with 17 home runs, 36 RBI, 33 runs and two stolen bases. The 31-year-old will likely join the major-league club to provide an extra right-handed bat in the outfield while Mookie Betts (rib) is sidelined. |
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| May 14 2022 | Thompson cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday, and he'll choose to become a free agent rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A. He went 1-for-14 with a run, two RBI, two steals and seven strikeouts over six games with San Diego this year. |
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| May 10 2022 | Thompson was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old joined the big-league club April 28 and will lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Wil Myers (thumb) returning from the injured list. Thompson went 1-for-14 with two RBI, a run and seven strikeouts during his brief time in the majors. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Thompson went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk and two RBI in a 7-3 victory versus Pittsburgh on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was called up to San Diego on Thursday after Wil Myers (thumb) hit the 10-day injured list, and the former came through with a two-run single in the sixth inning during his first game with the club. Thompson started the contest in left field before shifting over to right later on, and he could see some time at all three outfield spots while Myers is out. Thompson was tearing up Triple-A pitching before his call-up, slashing .316/.385/.860 with nine homers over 65 plate appearances. |
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| Mar 31 2022 | Thompson was reassigned to minor-league spring training Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson appeared in 11 Cactus League games this year and hit .100 with a run, two walks and 10 strikeouts. He made 15 major-league appearances for the Cubs last year but will likely spend most of the 2022 campaign in the minors. |
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| Mar 13 2022 | Thompson signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson parted ways with the Cubs after being outrighted off the 40-man roster in November, and he'll join the Padres during spring training. He posted a 1.114 OPS with four homers in 15 games for Chicago last season but is unlikely to be in the mix for a spot on San Diego's Opening Day roster. |
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| Nov 4 2021 | Thompson was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson racked up three extra-base hits across his final four appearances in 2021, but he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old has played mainly in the minors across the last several years but could compete for a depth spot in the big leagues during spring training. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Thompson went 3-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson went deep with the bases loaded off Jon Lester in the fifth inning to give the Cubs the lead. He added two additional hits in the game. This was his first multi-hit contest in 14 games since being called up on Sept. 14. The 30-year-old has just five hits in 32 plate appearances, but they include four home runs and a double. |
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| Oct 1 2021 | Thompson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and a strikeout in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was responsible for all three Chicago runs with his sixth-inning blast off St. Louis reliver T.J. McFarland and later walked in the eighth. The 30-year-old journeyman is now batting just 4-for-21 in 13 games but three of those hits have left the yard and he's walked seven times to post an impressive 1.060 OPS. |
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| Sep 29 2021 | Thompson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson will be held out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games after he went hitless with a run, three walks and five strikeouts in his last 12 plate appearances. Nick Martini will remain in right field and bat sixth. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Thompson isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson is in line for increased playing time while Jason Heyward (concussion) is sidelined for the remainder of the year, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Nick Martini will start in right field and bat fifth. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Thompson is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson is 2-for-17 with two solo homers, five walks and two stolen bases in 10 games since being promoted earlier in September, and he'll receive a day off for Sunday's series finale. Ian Happ and Nick Martini will start in the corner outfield spots for Chicago. |
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| Sep 24 2021 | Thompson will head to the bench for the second half of Friday's doubleheader against St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson started the first game of the day in center field after starting three straight games in right. Rafael Ortega returns to center for the evening game, while Ian Happ starts in right. |
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| Sep 22 2021 | Thompson will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Alfonso Rivas (finger) recently joining Jason Heyward (concussion) on the injured list, Thompson appears poised to serve as the Cubs' primary right fielder over the final week and a half of the season. Thompson will draw his third start in a row Wednesday after going 2-for-8 with a stolen base and a pair of solo home runs in his last two contests. |
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| Sep 21 2021 | Thompson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going deep for the first time this season in his last game, Thompson slammed a solo shot in his first at-bat Tuesday. The contest was otherwise a frustrating one for the outfielder -- he struck out three times in his final four at-bats -- but he has at least shown some potential for production with two homers and two stolen bases across only 11 plate appearances on the campaign. Thompson slammed 21 long balls and swiped three bags in 92 games at the Triple-A level prior to being called up last week. |
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| Sep 19 2021 | Thompson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Playing in just his fifth game for the Cubs, Thompson launched his first MLB home run since 2018. The 30-year-old outfielder spent 2019 in the minors and then didn't play at all in 2020 with the minor league schedule canceled. Thompson should serve as depth in Chicago the rest of the way and doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal unless he starts to see more regular playing time in the season's final weeks. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Thompson's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson made 88 appearances in Iowa this year and slashed .233/.344/.492 with 21 home runs, 63 RBI, 48 runs and three stolen bases. The 30-year-old hasn't made a major-league appearance since 2018 but will serve as depth in the Cubs' outfield after Jason Heyward (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. |
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| Mar 5 2021 | Thompson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in Thursday's spring game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson launched his second home run of the spring while making his second start in right field since Kole Calhoun (knee) was sidelined. Calhoun is expected to miss between four and six weeks after undergoing surgery, and Thompson is part of the mix to fill in should Calhoun not be ready for Opening Day. |
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| Mar 2 2021 | Thompson started in right field and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson was the first to fill-in for the injured Kole Calhoun, who will undergo a medial meniscectomy on his right knee Wednesday. The Diamondbacks haven't set a timeline yet, but there's uncertainty surrounding his availability for Opening Day. Thompson will be in the mix playing time along with Tim Locastro, Josh Rojas, Pavin Smith, and Josh VanMeter. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | Thompson was reassigned to the Diamondabcks' alternate camp Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson lost out on a bid to be the fifth outfielder -- a job that went to Jon Jay -- and will work in team's satellite camp at Salt River Flats. It's possible another outfielder on the roster bubble, like the super-utility Josh Rojas, eventually joins Thompson as an off-roster pool player, so his exact status in the outfielder pecking order is not known at this time. |
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| Jul 8 2020 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Thompson on Monday as a potential fill-in for Kole Calhoun (illness), Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun, Arizona's projected starter in right field, tested positive for COVID-19, and is status for Opening Day is uncertain. In the event he's not ready to go, Lovullo is preparing potential replacements. In addition to Thompson, the manager mentioned Josh Rojas and Jon Jay as fill-in options. |
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| Feb 2 2020 | Thompson joined the Diamondbacks on a minor-league deal Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thompson spent the entire 2019 season with Triple-A Columbus as a member of the Indians organization, hitting .219/.294/.482 with 24 home runs, 56 RBI and 51 runs scored throughout 89 games. The 28-year-old will have the opportunity to impress Arizona's major league staff this spring before likely returning to the minors for an extended period of time. |
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| Jun 25 2018 | Thompson cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Tirple-A Charlotte, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports. | Thompson won't end up with his fifth organization of the season but will instead remain with the White Sox. He could be back up with the team at some point, but he's now off the 40-man roster, putting him one step further from a return. Even if he does end up back in the big leagues, he's carrying a .117/.162/.211 in 51 major-league games this season, making him an unappealing fantasy asset. |
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| Jun 17 2018 | Thompson will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Tigers. | Though he has posted a dismal .168 on-base percentage across 132 plate appearances this season, Thompson continues to see a fair amount of action for the White Sox, as Sunday's start will mark his fourth in five games. Chicago's lack of healthy outfield options seems to be the may impetus behind Thompson's continued usage, so the 27-year-old could see his opportunities tail off once one of Avisail Garcia (hamstring), Nicky Delmonico (hand) or Leury Garcia (knee) is back from the disabled list. |
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| Jun 3 2018 | Thompson will start in right field and bat seventh Sunday against the Brewers. | Thompson will receive his fourth straight start Sunday, but it would seem he's only receiving the regular playing time out of necessity with three of Chicago's outfield options (Nicky Delmonico, Avisail Garcia and Leury Garcia) all on the disabled list. The 27-year-old has produced only four hits in 21 at-bats over his last 10 games and is slashing .138/.185/.276 across 92 plate appearances on the season. |
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| May 27 2018 | Thompson will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | Thompson will pick up his third straight start while the White Sox contend with a slew of injuries in the outfield. The 27-year-old recorded a base hit in each of the past two contests, but with his season line still sitting at an ugly .133/.167/.280 across 78 plate appearances, he'll need to produce at a far higher rate before generating serious outside of AL-only formats. |
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| May 4 2018 | Thompson is out of the lineup versus Minnesota on Friday. | Daniel Palka will get the nod in right field while Thompson heads to the bench after going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts during Thursday's series opener. Over the course of 15 games in 2018, Thompson is slashing .140/.178/.372 with three home runs, three RBI and one stolen base. |
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| May 2 2018 | Thompson is not in the Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals. | Thompson will take a seat following three straight starts, going 0-for-8 with two walks and two runs scored during those contests. In his stead, Daniel Palka will man right field and bat seventh. |
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| Apr 28 2018 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader in Kansas City. | Leury Garcia will get the start in center field while Daniel Palka gets the nod in right field for the matinee. Thompson will likely be back in the fold for the nightcap against southpaw Eric Skoglund. |
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| Apr 26 2018 | Thompson will man right field and bat eighth against Kansas City on Thursday. | Thompson was added to the lineup card since Nicky Delmonico was scratched with neck stiffness. During eight big-league games this season, Thompson is hitting .136/.136/.318 with one home run and one RBI. |
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| Apr 25 2018 | Thompson replaced the injured Avisail Garcia (hamstring) in right field for a second straight day and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Seattle. | Thompson has been the choice early on to get at-bats while Garcia is unavailable, but he's hitting just .136 overall this season and is 2-for-15 since joining the White Sox. We may see some of Daniel Palka, who was called up when Garcia was placed on the disabled list, to get an opportunity for at-bats in right. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Thompson entered Monday's game as a replacement for injured right fielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring). He went 1-for-3 in Chicago's 10-4 win over Seattle. | We'll learn more about Garcia's hamstring injury, which occurred as he tried to beat out an infield grounder. Thompson figures to get increased playing time if Garcia is forced to miss any games. Thompson's played left field and right field during his first four days in a White Sox uniform and could push for regular at-bats in center, if Adam Engel (.163) doesn't pick it up offensively. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Thompson started in right field and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Mariners. | Thompson batted seventh in the order while getting the start in place of the injured Avisail Garcia, who was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a hamstring injury. The recently acquired Thompson should get consistent at-bats while Garcia is unavailable. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | Thompson started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-1 loss to Houston. | Thompson made his first start since he was acquired by the White Sox on Thursday. There could be more starts given Chicago's outfield ranks 29th with a .584 OPS. Most of that is attributable to center fielder Adam Engel (.540 OPS) and Avisail Garcia (.527), which is why it's puzzling that Thompson got the start in place of the one outfielder that's hitting, Nicky Delmonico. The 27-year-old Thompson is in position to get some opportunities on a rebuilding team like the White Sox, but there's little about his track record to believe he can take advantage. |
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| Apr 19 2018 | Thompson was traded to the White Sox for cash considerations Thursday. | This marks Thompson's fourth organization since the start of the 2018 season, but this time he'll be returning to the club that gave him his start when the White Sox drafted him in 2009. Thomspon has struggled to earn regular playing time each of the last two seasons and has never gotten more than 236 big league at-bats in a season. However, it's possible that a rebuilding team like the White Sox would be willing to see what it has in the 27-year-old. Thompson can play all three outfield spots and showed decent power against right-handed pitching in 2016 when he hit 10 home runs off of righties. |
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| Apr 5 2018 | Thompson was picked up off waivers by Oakland on Thursday. | Thompson only spent a couple days in the Yankees' organization and was made available to waivers when the club sent him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The 27-year-old appeared in 27 games for the Dodgers last season, hitting just .122/.218/.265 over 55 plate appearances. He is unlikely to see regular playing time at the major-league level. |
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| Apr 4 2018 | Thompson will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | The Yankees acquired Thompson off waivers to add extra depth to their injury-plagued outfield. Barring any further injuries or a change to this decision, Thompson isn't likely to make an impact at the major-league level for the club. |
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| Apr 3 2018 | Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Yankees on Tuesday. | After joining the club, Thompson will likely be assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Although Thompson spent most of the 2017 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, he appeared in 27 major-league games. Over said outings he went 6-for-49 (.122) at the dish and owned a dismal .483 OPS. While he could appear in the majors if the Yankees' outfield gets hit by injuries, the 27-year-old figures to provide organizational depth with his new club. In a corresponding move, Ben Heller (elbow) was moved to the 60-day DL. |
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| Mar 5 2018 | Thompson (illness) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Thompson had been out since Wednesday with an illness. He should be have plenty of time to get up to speed by Opening Day, though he could have a tough time cracking a stacked Dodgers roster and will likely begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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| Feb 28 2018 | Thompson will not travel with the team Wednesday due to an illness, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | Thompson joined the list of seven other Dodgers who are dealing with some sort of virus as a nasty cold works its way through the club's camp. Consider him day-to-day. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. | The 26-year-old got a miserable start with Oklahoma City after missing the second half of last year with two fractures in his back, going 2-for-44 (.045 average) in April. He started coming on somewhat in May and June, but Thompson took a step back after the All-Star break and will likely be used sparingly the rest of the way, seeing just occasional at-bats against lefties. |
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| Jul 17 2017 | Thompson started in center and went 0-for-2 against the Marlins on Sunday. | The 26-year-old has been struggling since being recalled from the minors June 27, batting just .160 (4-for-25) despite seeing the majority of his at-bats against southpaws. Thompson has been filling in for Franklin Gutierrez (back) as the Dodgers' platoon mate with Joc Pederson, but he runs the risk of losing playing time -- or a possible demotion -- if he doesn't turn things around at the plate. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | Thompson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to the Angels. | Thompson flashed power upside through his first two stints in the majors and has been especially dangerous against southpaws with a .252 ISO and .356 wOBA entering this season. That's worth keeping in mind for daily contests. However, Thompson doesn't project to receive enough playing time to be a viable fantasy asset in the majority of settings. |
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| Jun 28 2017 | Thompson got the start in right field in place of Yasiel Puig (knee/hamstring) on Tuesday, going 0-for-3 in a win over the Angels. | Puig's injury doesn't sound serious, but Thompson stands to gain additional playing time if the Dodgers' regular right fielder is forced to miss additional time. The 26-year-old has yet to record a hit in 11 major-league at-bats this season, and he slashed a meager .211/.273/.377 over 62 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, so regular playing time wouldn't directly translate to fantasy value. |
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| Jun 26 2017 | Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. | The 26-year-old was briefly with Los Angeles in mid-April and went hitless in eight at-bats with three strikeouts. The Dodgers' outfielder has struggled in Oklahoma City this season with a .211/.273/.377 slash line and seven home runs in 223 at-bats, and will likely see limited opportunities as an extra outfielder and pinch hitter with the big-league club. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Thompson is batting just .183/.253/.308 in 169 at-bats for Triple-A Oklahoma City. | Once thought to be a potential regular in the Dodgers' outfield, Thompson has struggled mightily this season after rehabbing a back injury. He's nowhere close to seeing big league at-bats at this point. |
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| Apr 14 2017 | Thompson is out of the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks. | The Dodgers are rolling out a heavily left-handed lineup to go against Arizona ace Zack Greinke. Thompson will head to the bench Friday and generally will continue to sit out against righties due to the Dodgers' surplus of lefty bats. Thompson has yet to collect a hit in his three at-bats this season. |
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| Apr 13 2017 | Thompson is in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Cubs, batting seventh and playing center field, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | Thompson will return immediately to his old role of taking on left-handed pitching, this time the Cubs' Brett Anderson. He may continue eating into Joc Pederson's playing time for these types of matchups and regain value in deep mixed fantasy leagues with daily transactions, which would maximize the returns on his bottom-side platoon role. Thompson already has value as an NL-only stash or complementary lineup piece. |
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| Apr 12 2017 | Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The Dodgers determined that the hamstring injury Franklin Gutierrez suffered in Monday's game against the Cubs was more than a day-to-day concern, so he was shuttled to the 10-day disabled list to open up a spot for Thompson on the active roster. It's expected that Thompson will see most his at-bats against left-handed pitching, working on the smaller side of a platoon with either left fielder Andrew Toles or center fielder Joc Pederson. |
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| Mar 11 2017 | Thompson (back) is starting in right field and hitting cleanup Saturday against the Angels, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | He has been out of game action since July, so this is a momentous day for Thompson. The Dodgers will face an interesting decision with him, as he is certainly talented enough to open the year on the 25-man roster, but is also at a stage in his development where everyday at-bats would be valuable, and he is unlikely to see those right away in the majors this season with five other quality outfielders in the mix. If he does break camp with the big club it would likely be on the short side of a platoon. |
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| Mar 8 2017 | Thompson (back) is expected to make his Cactus League debut Saturday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | This will be a major step for Thompson, who has been out since last July with a devastating back injury that included two fractures. The young outfielder has been gradually eased into baseball activities this spring, but look for Thompson to get more opportunities as Cactus League play progresses. He'll be competing for a role within a crowded Dodger outfield this coming season. |
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| Mar 4 2017 | Thompson (back) said he will make his Cactus League debut sometime next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | To date, Thompson has been limited to simulated games and rehab work while recovering from a pair of fractures in his back. The Dodgers will likely continue to bring Thompson along slowly, but it appears his availability for Opening Day isn't in much, if any, jeopardy. |
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| Feb 24 2017 | Thompson (back) is "on track" in his recovery, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, though he will participate in simulated games before he returns for spring training matchups, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | A pair of back fractures cut short his promising 2016, in which despite a .225 average, he hit 13 home runs with five stolen bases in only 236 at-bats. Thompson, who turns 26 in March, will have to compete with a big crowd for outfield at-bats, but any opportunity would make him a mixed league fantasy pickup, and NL-only players can stash him ahead of time hoping for an avenue for work with the Dodgers or someone else. |
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| Feb 22 2017 | Thompson (back) participated in a full squad workout Wednesday, but won't play the first week of games, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | It appears Thompson is progressing steadily and he said his back "feels healthy." The 23-year-old has been a full participant in all baseball activities this spring, yet it's evident the team is being cautious when it comes to game action. His 2016 campaign was cut short by two fractures in his back, but it appears the young outfielder will see regular playing time before camp is out. |
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| Feb 15 2017 | Thompson is still behind schedule in his recovery from a back injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Thompson is making progress but it sounds like he will indeed face significant restrictions early on in camp, as feared. He is running but it's uncertain when he may be cleared to resume swinging. As a 25-year-old last season, Thompson hit .225/.302/.436 with 13 homers in 80 games before being shelved by the back injury. It was later found that Thompson had two fractures in his back. |
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| Feb 15 2017 | Thompson (back) is taking part in all baseball activities, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports. | A prior report noted that Thompson was running but did not specify any other activities. Apparently he's running, hitting and fielding without major restrictions, but the Dodgers will exercise caution and ease Thompson into game action this spring. Thompson missed the entire second half last season with two fractures in his back. |
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| Jan 11 2017 | Thompson (back) is progressing toward baseball activities, but might not be ready for the start of spring training, SB Nation's Eric Stephen reports. | He suffered two fractures in his back and missed almost the final three months of the regular season. If the team is saying his availability for the start of spring training is in jeopardy, then it is safe to assume he is realistically in jeopardy of missing the start of the regular season. When healthy, he figures to occupy the short side of an outfield platoon. |
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| Sep 3 2016 | Thompson (back) will likely miss the rest of the season, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports. | His fractured back was reexamined earlier this week and he has not yet been cleared for baseball activities. The Dodgers have enough outfield depth that there is no reason for them to rush Thompson back, and considering he has two fractures in his back, it is not surprising that his 2016 season is likely over. Thompson showed signs of breaking out earlier this season, but given the Dodgers' organizational depth, it's possible he will just settle into the short side of a platoon in 2017. |
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| Aug 8 2016 | Thompson says an X-ray found two fractures in his injured back, but he still believes a September return is a possibility, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The Dodgers are likely to be cautious with the 25-year-old Thompson, especially considering the severity of this injury. Even if Thompson is able to return, it might be too late for him to be able to go on a rehab assignment, and if that's the case, it's hard to see the Dodgers trusting him with regular at-bats without the chance to shake off the rust. |
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| Aug 7 2016 | Thompson (back) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | Already expected to miss until early September, Thompson's absence will extend a little bit into the month at a minimum. The move allowed the Dodgers to add Rob Segedin to the 40-man roster in order to recall him from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. |
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| Aug 5 2016 | Thompson (back) is not expected to back with the team until at least September 1, J.P Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | The team was originally optimistic Thompson would be able to go on a rehab assignment this week, but that no longer is the case. It appears the Dodgers will play it cautious with their young center fielder in order to avoid further issues. |
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| Jul 29 2016 | Thompson (back) hit off a tee Friday and is hoping to take BP Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of Southern California News Group reports. | Thompson last played in a major league game on July 10 as he's been shelved with lower back irritation but appears to be nearing the end of his rehab. The 25-year-old has progressed to full-motion swings and will likely face live pitching during a batting practice session over the weekend. Pending any setbacks, the outfielder could begin a rehab assignment sometime next week. |
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| Jul 16 2016 | Thompson was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday with lower back irritation. | The Dodgers were forced to make a move with Thompson's discomfort persisting through the All-Star break, but with a backdated stint Thompson will be eligible to return in just 10 days. Zach Walters was recalled to provide depth in the meantime, while Andrew Toles and Scott Van Slyke figure to share time in center, at least until Joc Pederson (shoulder) is cleared to return. |
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| Jul 15 2016 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. | Scott Van Slyke will get the start in center field for the Dodgers on Friday while Thompson gets the night off against lefty Patrick Corbin. Thompson figures to get back into the lineup later in the weekend when the Dodgers face Archie Bradley on Saturday or Robbie Ray on Sunday. |
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| Jul 15 2016 | Thompson is not in Friday's lineup due to side tightness, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. | The news comes from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts as he reported that the issue cropped up in Sunday's game and has lingered through the All-Star break. It's likely he'll be day-to-day but it's something to keep an eye on moving forward. |
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| Jul 8 2016 | Thompson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The 25-year-old doubled in Thursday's game but is just 4-for-28 with 10 strikeouts to begin July after a .207/.298/.402 month of June. He will give way to Andrew Toles in center field Friday and Thompson may find himself sitting fairly often once Joc Pederson (shoulder) is cleared to return. |
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| Jun 30 2016 | Thompson went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer Thursday against the Brewers. | The outfielder has seen some of his starts dwindle away since Yasiel Puig returned from the DL on June 21. It also doesn't help that Thompson hit just .195 in 87 at-bats this month, dropping his average nearly 30 points from where it sat at the end of May. The 25-year-old sophomore outfielder is still a valuable asset, but fantasy owners may want to temper expectations moving forward into the second half of the season. |
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| Jun 26 2016 | Thompson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | Thompson's playing time is directly related to the presence of Yasiel Puig, and over the four games that Puig has been back, Thompson has received two starts. He should still see enough at-bats to provide modest value in deeper formats, but the outfielder isn't doing fantasy owners any favors with his current 0-for-14 slump. For the time being, Thompson appears poised for a soft platoon in center field, as at-bats against right-handed pitching will not be guaranteed. |
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| Jun 24 2016 | Thompson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports. | He will sit in favor of Howie Kendrick in left field for the second time three games. Manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the week that Thompson will likely platoon in left field with Yasiel Puig returning from the DL, but Thompson has fared well against right-handers this season (.813 OPS) and should continue to see opportunities outside of strict platoon situations. |
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| Jun 22 2016 | Thompson is in the lineup against the Nationals on Wednesday, Jack Baer of MLB.com reports. | Thompson is back in the lineup after a day off Tuesday, during which manager Dave Roberts said that Thompson would be a part of a platoon in left field moving forward. It remains to be seen how the platoon will shake out but Thompson is in the order and batting fifth against right-hander Joe Ross on Wednesday. |
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| Jun 21 2016 | Thompson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game with the Nationals. | As earlier reported, Thompson will still have an everyday role even though Puig (hamstring) has returned, so Tuesday simply marks a day of rest for the outfielder. Thompson has an .828 OPS so far this season. |
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| Jun 21 2016 | Thompson will be a part of a platoon in left field now that Yasiel Puig returned from his hamstring injury, according to manager Dave Roberts, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | Thompson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game but will now see the field in a platoon role. It is highly unlikely that it is going to be a strict "platoon" with Thompson and Howie Kendrick both hitting from the right side of the plate. Given his success and the fact that earlier reports stated that Thompson would have an everyday role even after Puig's return, it is likely that he will see the field on a regular basis. Thompson is batting .253 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI during 61 games this season. |
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| Jun 17 2016 | Thompson went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs Thursday against the Brewers. | Thompson erased a three-run deficit with his 11th blast of the year, but the Dodgers would go on to lose the contest. With the pair of extra-base hits, he broke a seven-game drought to raise his slugging percentage to .528. |
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| Jun 10 2016 | Thompson will have an everyday role even after Yasiel Puig (hamstring) returns from the DL according to manager Dave Roberts, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Considering Thompson only made the Dodgers out of spring training because of Andre Ethier's leg injury, it's an impressive accomplishment for the 25-year-old to seize an everyday role. Left field has been a mess for the Dodgers, with the five players who've received starts there hitting a combined .220/.284/.361. Thompson probably isn't OPSing .900 forever, but he just needs to be an average bat to be valuable at the position for the Dodgers. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Thompson went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run Friday against the Braves. | Thompson is slated to see a spike on his playing time while Puig (hamstring) is sidelined, and he responded with a big game at the plate. The brother of NBA's superstar Klay Thompson has hit .276 and slugged an impressive .586 over the past 10 games, and his fantasy value will continue rising as long as he hits on a consistent basis. |
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| Jun 1 2016 | Thompson is in the lineup and batting fifth for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. | Thompson will get his second consecutive start while Yasiel Puig recovers from a tweaked hamstring. The 25-year-old is hitting a solid .266 with seven home runs, 19 RBI, and 18 runs this season. |
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| May 31 2016 | Thompson is back in the lineup Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports. | Thompson was dealing with a minor back issue over the weekend, but it never appeared as though he was completely unavailable. The 25-year-old will return to the starting lineup Tuesday as the Dodgers go with an outfield of Thompson, Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig. |
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| May 30 2016 | Thompson (back) is available Monday "in every capacity" according to manager Dave Roberts, David Vessegh of 570 AM Los Angeles reports. | Thompson will sit Monday in favor of Yasiel Puig for the second straight game, but the indication is that this is not injury related. He should be available for a pinch-hit situation, if needed, or as a defensive replacement. |
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| May 30 2016 | Thompson (back) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Cubs, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports. | Thompson had apparently been available to pinch-hit Sunday, but manager Dave Roberts instead elected to use Enrique Hernandez when the opportunity arose. While the Dodgers patiently await his return in to right field, Yasiel Puig will be the primary option until further notice. |
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| May 29 2016 | Thompson (back) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets. | After starting two of the past three contests, Thompson will get the day off in favor of Yasiel Puig in right field. Even though Puig is 0-for-9 with three stikeouts in his career against Bartolo Colon, Thompson is hitless in his last three games, so manager Dave Roberts elected to roll with Puig for the evening contest. There's also the fact that Thompson exited Saturday's game due to back soreness, so Roberts could just be preserving his outfielder for the upcoming four-game series against the Cubs. |
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| May 29 2016 | Updating a previous report, Thompson (back) is available off the bench for Sunday's evening matchup against the Mets, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | Thompson was held out of the original starting lineup after leaving Saturday's game with lower-back soreness. It turns out the ailment isn't overly serious, as Thompson has been able to swing a bat, and could be called upon Sunday in a pinch-hit situation. |
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| May 28 2016 | Thompson exited Saturday's game against the Mets due to lower-back soreness, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports. | Thompson was replaced in right field in the fifth inning by Yasiel Puig. His injury doesn't sound like a major concern at this time, but his availability for Sunday's series finale remains undetermined. |
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| May 28 2016 | Thompson was removed form Saturday's game in the fifth inning, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports. | The reason for Thompson's removal from Saturday's game was not disclosed, but he was replaced in right field by Yasiel Puig prior to the bottom of the fifth inning. Expect an update on Thompson's status when more details become available. |
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| May 22 2016 | Thompson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday versus the Padres. | Thompson was making his sixth consecutive start for the Dodgers, batting fifth in the order, and he delivered all of the club's offense in a low-scoring game. He has launched an impressive seven homers this season in just 89 at-bats, and could continue seeing regular playing time as the Dodgers' offense continues to scuffle. |
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| May 17 2016 | Thompson hit a pair of home runs, scored three runs and knocked in three in a 2-for-3 game with a walk Monday against the Angels. | Thompson is red hot, now with four home runs and eight RBI in his past five starts. His raw power is getting harder and harder to deny. He has 11 home runs and a .294/.354/.562 batting line in his first 74 major league games including his 2015 stint with the White Sox. Thompson had a pair of 20-homer seasons in the minor leagues and early returns are suggesting he's capable of hitting for that kind of power in the majors as well. |
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| May 11 2016 | Thompson hit a game-winning pinch-hit solo homer in his only at-bat in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Mets. | The 25-year-old refuses to let older brother Klay steal all the May headlines, now having gone deep in back-to-back games, and three times overall in just six contests during the month. Thompson came to the plate with two outs in the ninth against reliever Hansel Robles and blasted a 413-foot shot into the left-centerfield bleachers after Yasiel Puig and Carl Crawford had been retired on just four pitches overall. The second-year pro has now hit safely in five of six May games, and has already driven in seven runs on his six hits during the month. |
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| May 9 2016 | Thompson homered, his third, a two-run shot in Monday's loss to the Mets. | Thompson continues to show solid power, as the home run is his eighth extra-base hit in just 67 plate appearances, and he owns a solid .484 slugging percentage. But Thompson is striking out in 28.4 percent of his plate appearances and has walked just three times, and his issues with plate discipline have him with just a .299 on-base percentage, which won't be enough for him to earn more than reserve at-bats. |
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| Mar 19 2015 | The White Sox optioned Thompson to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, the Daily Herald reports. | Thompson enjoyed his best spring to date before his inevitable demotion to the minors. He went 7-for-17 (.412) with one home run and just one strikeout in 13 games. This season will be his first at the Triple-A level, and he could be in the majors later this year if the club's thin outfield gets hit by injury. |
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| Mar 12 2014 | Thompson was optioned to Doulbe-A Birmingham on Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | Thompson, who catapulted through the White Sox system, struggled last season in Double-A. He was added to the White Sox's 40-man roster in November but he should spend most of his season in Birmingham. Thompson is still a top-10 prospect within the organization so there is a chance he could get to Triple-A or even the big leagues with a strong season this year. |
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| Mar 11 2013 | Thompson was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday. | Thompson, unsurprisingly, was among a group of six players sent down by the White Sox on Monday. He failed to record a hit in 14 at-bats while in big league camp. |
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