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• Reds' Bubba Thompson: Outrighted to Double-A

  05/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Thompson cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Double-A Chattanooga, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Thompson was pushed off the 40-man roster Thursday but will remain within the Reds organization after going unclaimed off waivers. He is slashing .200/.243/.314/ across 37 plate appearances since being sent down to Double-A and could reach Triple-A if his hitting improves, though a return to the big leagues seems unlikely at the moment.

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• Reds' Bubba Thompson: Moves off 40-man roster

  05/23/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Reds designated Thompson for assignment Thursday. Since the end of the 2023 season, Thompson has now been DFA'd on four occasions; twice by the Reds, and one apiece by the Yankees and Twins. Thompson won a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster and hit .111 over 18 at-bats in 17 games before he was sent to Double-A Chattanooga on May 7. The 25-year-old outfielder had posted a .557 OPS in nine games since reporting to Chattanooga and was deemed expendable from the 40-man roster with the Reds opting to clear a spot for right-hander Brett Kennedy, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville.

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• Reds' Bubba Thompson: Sent packing to minors

  05/07/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Reds optioned Thompson to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Thompson has been on the Reds' roster since Opening Day but has hardly played, accumulating just 18 plate appearances. He should receive more reps at Louisville.

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• Reds' Bubba Thompson: Late insert to lineup

  04/09/2024 • By RotoWire

  Thompson started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a double in Monday's 10-8 win over the Brewers. Originally held out of the starting nine, Thompson was a late addition as part of a shuffle following Jonathan India's leg injury suffered during pregame warmups. It was the second consecutive start for Thompson, who is 2-for-8 with four steals over eight games. He's mostly been used as a pinch runner.

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• Reds' Bubba Thompson: Makes first start

  04/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  Thompson started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mets. Thompson made his first start of the season and stole his fourth base. The speedy outfielder had served as a pinch runner over his first six appearances and stole his first three bases in that role.

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