KEEGAN THOMPSON NEWS

Avoids arbitration Thompson agreed to a contract with the Cubs to avoid arbitration on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson has bounced between Triple-A Iowa and the big leagues for the last two seasons, but he was effective out of the bullpen across 30.1 innings for the Cubs in 2024 by maintaining a 2.67 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. His control (14.2 BB%) will likely keep him from a high-leverage role, but he should contribute as a reliever in 2025.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches one-out save Thompson struck out the only batter he faced to earn a save over the Nationals on Friday.

Impact Thompson struck out Dylan Crews with two runners on base to finish off the 7-6 win. It was Thompson's second save of the year and first since June 18. He's currently riding a 6.2-inning scoreless streak at the MLB level, lowering his season ERA to 3.26. Thompson took over the ninth inning after Tyson Miller and Drew Smyly each recorded one out.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger homers to cap 7-run 2nd inning as Cubs take series opener from Nationals, 7-6

Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the opener of a three-game series

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Julian Merryweather (knee), who went on the 15-day injured list. Thompson, 29, has posted a 3.50 ERA and 26:10 K:BB over 18 innings during his time with the big club in 2024.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, sent to minors The Cubs reinstated Thompson (rib) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson had been on the shelf since late June with a right rib fracture but is back to full health after making four rehab appearances prior to being activated. The Cubs don't have a spot in the bullpen available for Thompson at the moment, but the right-hander should rank near the top of the list for a call-up if the club needs a fresh relief arm at any point.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab stint Thompson (ribs) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson threw live batting practice Tuesday and has been given the green light for in-game action. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since June 28 with a fractured right rib and should require multiple rehab appearances.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab stint Thompson (ribs) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson threw live batting practice Tuesday and has been given the green light for in-game action. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since June 28 with a fractured right rib and should require multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Cubs.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing live batting practice Thompson (ribs) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact It would appear to be the first time he's faced hitters since going down with a right rib fractured in late June. Thompson should be cleared for a rehab assignment soon if all goes well, with a return likely pegged for early August.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from paternity leave The Cubs reinstated Thompson from the paternity list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson has been away from the team since Wednesday due to the birth of his son, and he'll now rejoin the Cubs' bullpen ahead of Saturday's game versus the Mets. In order to make room on the roster, Luke Little was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs sign veteran catcher Tomás Nido, designate Yan Gomes for assignment

The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran catcher Tomás Nido and designated Yan Gomes for assignment

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs score 3 runs in 8th, top Giants 5-2

Cody Bellinger, Ian Happ and Christopher Morel drove in go-ahead runs with singles in Chicago’s three-run eighth inning and the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 to end a two-...

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day IL with a strained right oblique

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beginning rehab assignment Thompson (illness) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Since Thompson is working his way back from a viral illness rather than a physical injury, he's not expected to require a lengthy rehab assignment before being activated from the 15-day injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Thompson had posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB in 12.2 innings over nine appearances out of the Chicago bullpen.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL The Cubs placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a viral illness, Ryan Herrera of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will be sidelined at least until late May while he recovers. Luke Little has been summoned to take Thompson's spot on the Cubs' roster and in their bullpen.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Steele returns from hamstring injury as Cubs lose to Padres

When Justin Steele got hurt on opening day, the big question for the Chicago Cubs centered on the state of their rotation without their ace left-hander

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win

Nico Hoerner hit his first career lead-off home run, Christopher Morel hit his third homer in as many games and Patrick Wisdom sent one into the stands as the Chicago Cubs beat the...

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Hoerner's tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings

Nico Hoerner scored the tying run from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, then delivered the go-ahead single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Arizona...

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to rookie ball The Cubs optioned Thompson to the Arizona Complex League on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Following Adbert Alzolay's (forearm) activation from the 15-day IL, Thompson will be pushed off the active roster and continue working at the Cubs' facility in Arizona. Thompson holds a 4.71 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 28.2 innings on the year, and he could end up being a bullpen depth option should the Cubs secure a spot in the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Iowa The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With Brad Boxberger (forearm) headed for the injured list, Thompson will rejoin the Cubs' bullpen to provide depth for the final week-plus of the season. Thompson holds a 4.71 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 28.2 innings in the majors this year and will likely serve in middle relief while with Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact He's giving up his roster spot to Brad Boxberger, who is back following a long stint on the injured list. Thompson had been scored upon in each of his last three relief appearances, yielding a total of five runs over 5.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Thompson recorded his first save of the season in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds, giving up one run on two hits over two innings. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander was brought in to work the eighth inning with the Cubs protecting a 4-1 lead, and then stayed in the game after they tacked on two insurance runs in the top of the ninth. It's Thompson's second appearance since he rejoined the big-league bullpen in late August, and he's worked two innings in each with an impressive 7:0 K:BB. Friday's usage suggests he could be moving into a high-leverage role, but the 28-year-old is no threat to Adbert Alzolay's job as closer.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger is an RBI machine and Keegan Thompson shows good stuff: 3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs' series win The Chicago Cubs’ lefty set up the Cubs to go for the series win Sunday against the Pirates after striking out nine in five innings Saturday...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Recalled to bullpen The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson will join Chicago's bullpen mix ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Pirates. The 28-year-old former starter has issued 35 walks in 46.1 innings this season between the minors and majors while working exclusively in relief.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs make a flurry of roster moves, then get back on a winning track Keegan Thompson is sent to Triple A; Nico Hoerner returns; and Cody Bellinger goes on the injured list.

MAY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Breaking down the Chicago Cubs' decisions to option Keegan Thompson to Triple A and designate Eric Hosmer for assignment Keegan Thompson admitted the news caught him a little bit by surprise. When the right-hander arrived to Citizens Bank Park Friday afternoon,...

MAY 20, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM