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Finds work with Toronto Thomas signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact He reported to the Blue Jays' complex in Florida earlier this week to begin his time with the organization, but Thomas should eventually settle at Triple-A Buffalo. The 26-year-old outfielder had previously been part of the Mariners' and Astros' 40-man rosters earlier this season but had played exclusively at the Triple-A level for both organizations, slashing a collective .253/.304/.307 with two home runs and six steals across 184 plate appearances.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Astros The Astros released Thomas on Friday.

Impact Thomas was DFA'd by Houston on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for LaMonte Wade, and rather than keeping Thomas around at Triple-A Sugar Land, the organization will instead opt to part ways with him. The 26-year-old outfielder has put up just a .612 OPS across 184 plate appearances at Triple-A this season, so he'll likely need to settle for a minor-league deal to land his next gig.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man The Astros designated Thomas for assignment Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas arrived in the Astros organization via waiver claim in May, but he never made an appearance with the big club and will now lose his place on the 40-man roster to make room for the newly signed LaMonte Wade. Thomas has slashed just .253/.304/.307 across 184 plate appearances at Triple-A this season despite benefiting from the hitter-friendly environments in the Pacific Coast League.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Astros claim OF Rhylan Thomas off waiver from Mariners Deadspin | Astros claim OF Rhylan Thomas off waiver from Mariners

MAY 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Claimed by Astros The Astros claimed Thomas off waivers from the Mariners on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Impact Thomas was DFA'd by Seattle on Sunday after slashing .260/.313/.328 with two homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored through 31 games in Triple-A. He'll remain in the minors to begin his time with the Astros, though his addition to the 40-man roster will make it easier for him to return to the majors at some point. Hunter Brown (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners claim Suarez off waivers from Braves to boost relief depth SEATTLE -- The Mariners added some relief depth to the organization before Sunday’s game vs. the Royals, claiming left-hander José Suarez of...

MAY 3 • MLB.COM

Loses hold of 40-man roster spot The Mariners designated Thomas for assignment Sunday.

Impact Thomas had been part of Seattle's 40-man roster for just over a year but has made just three appearances at the big-league level. He's played exclusively at Triple-A Tacoma thus far in 2026, slashing .260/.313/.328 over 144 plate appearances. Given that he's already 26 years old and producing at a below-league-average level (67 wRC+) at Triple-A, Thomas is a good bet to go unclaimed off waivers.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Thomas to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact Thomas did everything he could to claim a spot on Seattle's Opening Day roster, slashing .486/.535/.784 with two homers, eight RBI and six runs scored over 43 plate appearances, but he will instead head back to Tacoma to begin 2026. The 25-year-old outfielder has batted .327 and stolen 45 bases across 181 Triple-A games since joining the Mariners organization in 2024, but Seattle's crowded outfield corps will likely make it hard for him to find playing time in the majors.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar start to spring Thomas went 2-for-3 with a home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's Cactus League matchup with the Angels.

Impact Thomas has been red hot this spring, going 5-for-12 with a pair of homers in seven games. While he doesn't currently have a clear path towards an Opening Day roster spot, Thomas has certainly turned heads in the Mariners organization. The 25-year-old outfielder went just 1-for-8 in three games with Seattle last year, though he slashed an eye-popping .325/.380/.411 with seven homers and 35 steals across 134 games with Triple-A Tacoma.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar start to spring Thomas went 2-for-3 with a home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's Cactus League matchup with the Angels.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

USC baseball alum Rhylan Thomas gets a taste of MLB action with Seattle Mariners Thomas played for the Trojans from 2020 through 2022. He has crossed off some bucket-list items in big-league baseball, such as a first MLB...

MAY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Thomas to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact He's exiting the roster to clear a spot for Leody Taveras, who has officially been added after being claimed off waivers. Thomas went 1-for-8 at the dish during his brief first stint in the big leagues.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raley lands on IL with right oblique strain The Mariners on Wednesday placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with a right oblique strain. Outfi...

APRIL 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to roster The Mariners selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas earned a promotion after slashing .319/.363/.362 with one home run and six stolen bases in his first 26 games with Tacoma this season. The left-handed hitter is not in the lineup Wednesday as the Mariners face southpaw Tyler Anderson, but Thomas could draw some starts in right field against right-handed pitching.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract will be selected The Mariners will call up Thomas from Triple-A Tacoma prior to Wednesday's game versus the Angels, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomas has slashed .319/.363/.362with one home run and six stolen bases in his first 26 games with Tacoma this season. He could see some starts in right field while Luke Raley (side) is out and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Mariners The Mariners acquired Thomas from the Mets on Friday in exchange for right-hander Ryne Stanek, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas began the season with the Mets' Double-A in Binghamton and was promoted in May to Triple-A Syracuse, where he has since slashed .235/.286/.377 with five home runs and 18 RBI through 196 plate appearances. The 24-year-old outfielder will likely report to Triple-A Tacoma upon joining his new organization.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Mariners The Mets traded Thomas to the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Ryne Stanek, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas began the season with the Mets' Double-A affiliate and was promoted to Triple-A in May, where he has since slashed .235/.286/.377 with five home runs and 18 RBI through 196 plate appearances. The 24-year-old outfielder will likely report to Triple-A Tacoma upon joining his new organization.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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