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SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Summoned to big-league bullpen The Royals recalled Thomas from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Kansas City optioned right-hander Jose Cuas to Triple-A to clear a spot in the bullpen for Thomas, who will provide the club with a left-handed option who's capable of covering multiple innings. The 28-year-old has yet to debut for the Royals but has gotten off to a brutal start to his time in the big leagues. Between stops with Milwaukee in 2025 and Atlanta in 2026, Thomas has been rocked for 27 runs -- all earned -- on 27 hits and eight walks in just 11.2 innings over four total relief appearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to Royals via waivers The Royals claimed Thomas off waivers from the Athletics on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Thomas did not throw a pitch for the Athletics after being claimed off waivers last week, and he's now on the move again. The left-hander has been tagged for a whopping 27 runs over 11.2 innings covering four career major-league outings.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Athletics The Athletics designated Thomas for assignment Saturday.

Impact The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Ben Bowden, who was recalled by the A's on Saturday. Thomas was acquired by the Athletics on Thursday, two days after being waived by Atlanta. He's spent the majority of the season in Triple-A, where he has a 1.98 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 27.1 innings.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by A's The Athletics claimed Thomas off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A and later waived him after he gave up 11 runs in just 2.2 innings during his last big-league appearance Monday. The A's will bring him in despite his poor performance, though it's unclear whether he'll immediately claim a spot in the big-league bullpen. Mark Leiter (hip) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 28 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact The move comes one day after Thomas was bludgeoned for 11 runs over 2.2 innings in a 78-pitch relief outing versus the Mets. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Elieser Hernandez.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Braves leave poor pitcher Connor Thomas on mound in terrifying relief outing | Sporting News Atlanta took a brutal loss to the Mets on Monday night.

JULY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 28 • Associated Press

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JULY 28 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Thomas gave up four earned runs in 3.2 innings during his lone MLB outing July 7 against the Pirates, but he sports a 1.98 ERA in 27.1 frames at Gwinnett and will now get another chance in the big club's bullpen, replacing Elieser Hernandez.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas was called up Tuesday and allowed four runs over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Pirates. Atlanta is replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm, summoning Victor Mederos from Gwinnett.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to majors Atlanta selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander made his season debut for Gwinnett in late May after completing his rehab from internal brace surgery on his elbow, and he'll now get a look in the majors. Thomas has pitched well at Triple-A with a 1.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings and should fill a low-leverage relief role while up with Atlanta.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from internal brace surgery Thomas (elbow) has posted an 0.79 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB over 11.1 innings across six appearances (one start) with Triple-A Gwinnett since being reinstated from the 7-day inju...

Impact Thomas made his MLB debut last season with Milwaukee, who selected him in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. The 28-year-old southpaw made just two appearances for the Brewers before hitting the shelf with an elbow injury that he ultimately address with a season-ending internal brace surgery in late July. After electing free agency over the winter, Thomas joined Atlanta on a minor-league deal in November and has gotten off to a nice start with his new organization since finishing up his rehab from surgery.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in Atlanta on MiLB pact Atlanta signed Thomas (elbow) to a minor-league contract Nov. 6.

Impact A Rule 5 pick of the Brewers last offseason, Thomas made just two appearances for Milwaukee before eventually undergoing internal brace surgery on his left elbow in July. The lefty will be sidelined at least until around midseason next year.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Thomas (elbow) elected to become a free agent Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Thomas was a Rule 5 pick of the Brewers last offseason and made just two appearances for them before eventually undergoing internal brace surgery on his left elbow in July. He'll likely be shelved until around midseason and will not look to link up with a new organization as he continues his rehab.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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