MASON THOMPSON NEWS

Notches third hold Thompson gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless sixth inning Friday to record his third hold of the season in a loss to Atlanta.

Impact The 25-year-old right-hander looked like he might be in line for significant high-leverage usage early in the season, but instead Thompson has fallen apart, posting a 7.62 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 9:9 K:BB through 13 innings since the beginning of May. If he can find some consistency, however, there should be plenty of opportunities for Thompson and his mid-90s sinker to move up the ladder in a Nationals bullpen that doesn't have any truly dominant late-inning arms.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How a tweak from his agent helped Mason Thompson and his sinker Thompson, 25, was acquired from the San Diego Padres in 2021 during Washington’s trade deadline sell-off.

APRIL 28, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Strikeout four in victory Thompson (2-1) earned the win in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Twins. He allowed one unearned run on two hits without issuing a walk and striking out four over 2.1 innings.

Impact Thompson did allow the one run after an error on a throw by Riley Adams, but it was another impressive outing for the reliever. He threw 27-of-35 pitches for strikes while earning the win, and he's been able to go more than inning in six of his appearances while lowering his ERA to a miniscule 1.15 over 15.2 frames. Thompson's role doesn't carry much fantasy relevance, but the 25-year-old could earn save opportunities for the Nationals if his strong play continues into the summer months.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Collects win Sunday Thompson (1-1) gave up one hit in a scoreless eighth inning Sunday to record the win against the Guardians. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander entered the game with the Nationals down 6-5, and after needing only 13 pitches (eight strikes) to retire the side, Thompson was rewarded with his first win when Washington plated two in the bottom of the frame. Thompson has been one of the better arms in the team's bullpen to begin the season, posting a 1.59 ERA and 8:1 K:BB through 11.1 innings, and he appears to be working his way into a high-leverage role.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good to begin campaign Thompson gave up one hit and struck out three over two scoreless innings of relief in an Opening Day loss to Atlanta.

Impact The 25-year-old righty entered the game in the sixth inning with the Nationals down 4-2 and fanned Austin Riley and Michael Harris to keep things close for the home squad. Thompson's role is fairly undefined to begin the season -- starter Patrick Corbin couldn't complete four innings Thursday, taxing the Washington bullpen right out of the gate -- but if he keeps getting the job done, he could work his way into a high-leverage role.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could land high-leverage role Thompson could see high-leverage work for the Nationals this season, potentially even in the ninth inning with manager Dave Martinez suggesting he'll use Kyle Finnegan as a fireman...

Impact Finnegan still seems likely to see the majority of save chances for the Nationals this season, but there could be saves up for grabs if the right-hander gets the call earlier in games in tight situations. Thompson would be just one of many candidates who could benefit, with Hunter Harvey, Alex Colome, Sean Doolittle (elbow) and Carl Edwards also in the mix depending on matchups and performance. Thompson hasn't hurt his chances this spring, posting a 3:0 K:BB through 3.1 innings, but he'll need to up his strikeout rate to become a key member of the Nats bullpen after managing just a 15:9 K:BB through 24.2 big-league innings in 2022.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As he refines arsenal, Nats' Mason Thompson could become bullpen mainstay After suffering an early-season injury and being optioned a few times, Mason Thompson finally found his footing in a young bullpen last seas...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Wainwright, Molina tie battery record in Cards' loss to Nats

Yadier Molina homered twice on a day he paired with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to tie the major league record fof 324 starts by a battery in an 11-6 loss to the Wa...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Flaherty solid in return to Cardinals; Sánchez, Nats win 6-0

Jack Flaherty pitched five effective innings for St. Louis in his first big league game since late June, but the NL Central-leading Cardinals had their four-game winning streak sto...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Meneses delivers 3-run HR in 10th, Nationals beat A's 7-5

Joey Meneses hit a game-winning three-run homer in the 10th inning to cap his first four-hit game as the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Soto gets 2 hits, standing ovation as Padres beat Nats 10-5

Juan Soto had two hits and got a standing ovation in his return to Washington, and San Diego beat the Nationals 10-5 after Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games for...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After appearing in two games since being called up Sunday, Thompson was sent back down to Triple-A in order to free up a spot for Jake McGee. Over the course of his brief stints in the majors this season, he's turned in an impressive 1.13 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over eight innings of work. It seems to be only a matter of time before the 24-year-old righty gets to stay in the big leagues.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call from minors The Nationals recalled Thompson from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He'll be joining the Washington bullpen as a replacement for Jordan Weems, who was optioned after giving up three earned runs over 2.1 innings of long relief in Saturday's 11-5 loss. Thompson has previously made seven appearances for Washington this season, striking out four over six scoreless innings.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright ties majors wins lead as Braves defeat Nationals, 5-4

Kyle Wright earned his 11th victory to tie the major league lead, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 in the opener of a four-game series

JULY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Thursday.

Impact The right-hander was activated from the injured list July 1 after missing nearly three months with a biceps injury, and he'll head to the minors despite giving up only one hit over six scoreless innings this season. Thompson should rejoin the bullpen mix for the Nationals before too long.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson HRs, Marlins win 6-3 for 9th win in 10 vs Nats

Brian Anderson homered, and the Miami Marlins beat Washington 6-3 for their ninth win in 10 games against the Nationals this season

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated from IL Thompson (biceps) is back with the team and will be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Thompson will rejoin the team ahead of their series with the Marlins, making his return from a biceps injury that has sidelined him since April 10. The reliever has pitched one scoreless inning this season, walking two batters while striking out three. He'll likely operate in low-leverage situations moving forward.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins visit the Nationals to open 4-game series

The Washington Nationals open a four-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Friday

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Reynolds 3 HRs, 6 RBIs as Pirates snap skid, beat Nationals

Bryan Reynolds hit a career-high three homers and drove in six runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 8-7

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end 5-game slide, take on the Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the matchup against the Washington Nationals as losers of five straight games

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end 3-game skid, take on the Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates come into the matchup against the Washington Nationals after losing three games in a row

JUNE 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers and Nationals meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals visit the Rangers to open 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Washington Nationals to open a three-game series

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals look to sweep 2-game series against the Orioles

The Washington Nationals will attempt to sweep a two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press