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Summoned for spot start The Cubs have recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa to start the second game of the Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Thompson will be making his first big-league start in the second half of the twin bill, stepping into the rotation as a replacement for Jake Arrieta, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb abrasion. After the doubleheader, the Cubs' upcoming schedule will allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation until at least May 18, so Thompson will most likely be returned to Iowa following his start. Thompson made his MLB debut over the weekend, covering an inning of relief in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati. With that in mind, he'll likely have a limited pitch count in Tuesday's start.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to secondary site Thompson was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson spent just two days on the big-league roster, allowing two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning of work in his lone appearance. Joc Pederson (wrist) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate OF Joc Pederson in time to face Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs have activated Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list, giving the slugger a chance to face his former team

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Castellanos, Reds top Cubs 13-12 in 10 innings

Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 13-12 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Called up by Cubs Thompson earned his first major-league call-up Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson has yet to pitch above Double-A and has made just three appearances over the last two years due to injury and last year's canceled minor-league season. In 158.2 career minor-league innings, he owns a 3.46 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, striking out 23.4 percent of opposing batters while walking 6.0 percent. Kyle Ryan was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Moves to minor-league camp The Cubs optioned Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Thompson's demotion leaves the Cubs with 47 players still left in big-league camp as the club looks to pare down its active roster to 26 men ahead of Opening Day. The 26-year-old right-hander will get his first taste of Triple-A in 2021 after he previously made 14 starts for Double-A Tennessee between the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE