Ryan Thompson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Scoreless outing Thompson struck out one over a hitless and scoreless inning in Sunday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact This was the second Cactus League appearance for the side-arming Thompson, who is in the mix to pick up save opportunities for the Diamondbacks. He entered Sunday's game in the third inning -- just like his first outing Feb. 26 -- when the opponent's regulars were still in the game. Thompson was immediately followed by Kevin Ginkel, another reliever that could get save chances. Arizona's closer situation is not resolved and could be a committee solution to start the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Addresses pitching tipping issue Thompson said he addressed an issue of tipping pitches that impacted him early in 2025, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Thompson was uncharacteristically ineffective over the first 19 outings last season, leaving a May 19 appearance with a 7.50 ERA while allowing 2.0 home runs per nine innings. Once the side-armer discovered he was tipping pitches and addressed the issue, Thompson finished with a stretch of 29 games in which he posted a 1.16 ERA and did not allow a home run over 23.1 innings. The right-hander enters spring training as part of an unsettled bullpen without a closer and could pick up save opportunities on 2026. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo included Thompson along with Kevin Ginkel and Paul Sewald as potential closers.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Among frontrunners to close Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Thompson, Kevin Ginkel and Paul Sewald when asked who could fill the team's closer job, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Impact "I mean it's probably simple arithmetic for you guys to figure out," Lovullo said. "I'm just going to go kind of blind here, but [Paul] Sewald, [Kevin] Ginkel, [Ryan] Thompson, all those guys that have had that experience in big moments... they're all wanting to do it." D'Agostino writes that while Sewald, Ginkel and Thompson are the "likely frontrunners" for the gig, Lovullo was "emphatic that no roles will be handed to anyone." A.J. Puk (elbow) should also be in the mix to close when he returns around midseason, and Justin Martinez (elbow) will be a candidate if he makes it back late in the year. Lovullo noted that he prefers to have a defined closer, though it's unclear whether he plans to name one before Opening Day. Thompson has notched a total of four saves in his two-and-a-half regular seasons in Arizona, collecting a 3.21 ERA and 97:29 K:BB over 120.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inks $3.95 million deal The Diamondbacks and Thompson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.95 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Impact Thompson had been arbitration-eligible for a final time, and he will be entering his walk year. The veteran reliever has been a quality performer in manager Torey Lovullo's bullpen, posting a 3.21 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 97:29 K:BB across 120.2 regular-season frames during his time in Arizona. Thompson will be in the late-inning mix as part of an unsettled Diamondbacks bullpen in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Perdomo hits game-winning single in 9th to keep D-backs in NL wild card race, beating Dodgers 5-4

Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns from injured list The Diamondbacks activated Thompson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Thompson has been shelved since early July with a right scapular strain but is ready to go after making a pair of scoreless rehab appearances with Triple-A Reno. The 33-year-old could be in the mix for saves as part of an unsettled Diamondbacks bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Diamondbacks activated Thompson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has normal velocity Thompson (shoulder) threw an inning for Triple-A Reno on Friday and had normal velocity, MLB.com reports.

Impact Friday's rehab outing was Thompson's second of the week, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo indicated Saturday that the reliever is likely to be activated when rosters expand Monday. The right-hander has been unavailable for Arizona since early July.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring road win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks take win streak into matchup with the Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks aim to keep win streak alive against the Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers start a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Next step TBD Thompson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw Friday after pitching a scoreless inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The outing was the first of a rehab assignment for Thompson. Following a live batting practice and a sim game, Tuesday's work was expected to be his final step before activation; however, the report indicates only that Friday's session is to be determined, which could include the major league. The Diamondbacks may be waiting for September when rosters can be expanded be to 28 players (14 pitchers).

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Next step TBD Thompson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw Friday after pitching a scoreless inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The outing Tuesday was the first game appearance of a rehab assignment for Thompson. Following a live batting practice and a sim game, Tuesday's appearance was expected to be his final step before activation; however, the report indicates Friday's throwing session is the only confirmed next step in the process. The Diamondbacks may be waiting for September when rosters can be expanded be to 28 players (14 pitchers).

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers play the Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 2-1

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Brewers

The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to end their three-game losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Brewers looking to stop road skid

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Milwaukee Brewers looking to break a four-game road losing streak

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers host the Diamondbacks to begin 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a four-game series

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Scheduled for rehab game Thompson (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact This is expected to be Thompson's final step before activation. The right-hander could be added to Arizona's unsettled closer mix.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws sim game Thompson (shoulder) threw a simulated game Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson has been throwing regularly the last two weeks and has graduated to sessions that mimic a game environment, meaning he's getting up and down multiple times. The next step is expected to be a minor league or a camp game before the right-hander is activated.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks play the Reds on home winning streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to stop a four-game skid when they play the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Naylor leads Guardians against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing

The Cleveland Guardians play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Bo Naylor had four hits on Sunday in a 5-4 loss to the Braves

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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Perdomo hits game-winning single in 9th to keep D-backs in NL wild card race, beating Dodgers 5-4

Rangers bring road win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks take win streak into matchup with the Dodgers

Diamondbacks aim to keep win streak alive against the Dodgers

Dodgers host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

Brewers play the Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead

Diamondbacks take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Brewers

Diamondbacks play the Brewers looking to stop road skid

Brewers host the Diamondbacks to begin 4-game series

Diamondbacks play the Reds on home winning streak

Reds visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

Diamondbacks and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

Diamondbacks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

Naylor leads Guardians against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing