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Outfielder JJ Bleday agrees to a $1.4 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

Outfielder JJ Bleday and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $1.4 million, one-year contract

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Reds designated Thompson for assignment Saturday.

Impact Thompson signed a major-league contract with the Reds in November, but he'll now be kicked off the 40-man roster to make room for the newly signed JJ Bleday. The 30-year-old Thompson owns a 3.64 ERA across his MLB career but spent the entire 2025 campaign with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, where he posted a 4.43 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 65 innings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal Deadspin | Reds sign RHP Keegan Thompson to 1-year deal

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pitcher Keegan Thompson and Reds agree to $1.3 million, one-year contract

Right-hander Keegan Thompson and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a one-year contract that pays $1.3 million while in the major leagues and $350,000 while in the minors

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds sign MLB free agent RHP Keegan Thompson, former Cub, to 1-year deal The Cincinnati Reds ranked 23rd in MLB payroll at about $119 million. Nick Krall: "Our 2026 payroll will be around the same as our payroll f...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds sign right-hander Keegan Thompson to one-year deal CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall today announced the signing of free-agent right-hander Keegan Thomp...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Nabs MLB deal from Reds The Reds signed Thompson to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact Thompson was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster before the start of this season and wound up spending the full year at Triple-A Iowa, posting a 4.50 ERA and 83:25 K:BB over 64 innings. The righty has some experience as a starting pitcher but has been used almost exclusively in relief over the past three seasons. It's unclear what role the Reds have planned for Thompson.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization The Cubs outrighted Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Thompson passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. He has experience as both a starter and reliever and it's not clear which role the Cubs will use him in at Iowa.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for waivers Thompson was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson wasn't included on Chicago's 31-man travel roster for the Tokyo series against the Dodgers, and he's now set to begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Iowa if he passes through waivers unclaimed. Matt Shaw was added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Tokyo travel roster Thompson won't be included on the Cubs' 31-man travel roster for the season-opening series against the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times repo...

Impact The right-hander moved between the majors and minors last season but was effective while up with the Cubs, finishing with a 2.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB across 30.1 innings. Thompson has given up three solo homers through four appearances in spring training, and it appears he won't be traveling with the club to Japan, though no roster moves have officially been made.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

JULY 26, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

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