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• Blue Jays' Zach Thompson: Outrighted to Buffalo

  06/08/2023 • By RotoWire

  Thompson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. After being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Thompson will remain with their Triple-A affiliate after he passed through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old righty has a 6.89 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 47 innings with Buffalo this season and would need to turn things around quickly to have a chance at playing in the big leagues in 2023.

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• Blue Jays' Zach Thompson: Designated for assignment

  06/06/2023 • By RotoWire

  The Blue Jays designated Thompson for assignment Tuesday. 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.

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• Blue Jays' Zach Thompson: Will begin year in Triple-A

  03/25/2023 • By RotoWire

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

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• Blue Jays' Zach Thompson: Strong outing Thursday

  03/24/2023 • By RotoWire

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

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• Blue Jays' Zach Thompson: Acquired by Toronto

  01/10/2023 • By RotoWire

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

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