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'Bad adjustments' spoil Thompson's night, D-backs' late lead PHOENIX -- The D-backs dubbed this weekend a “Marte Party,” with a number of promotions including a Ketel Marte bobblehead night on Saturday...

JUNE 29, 2024 • MLB.COM

Reaches deal with Diamondbacks Thompson signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson struggled for the first half of the 2023 season with the Rays, but he posted a pristine 0.69 ERA and 0.54 WHIP across 13 innings after being picked up by Arizona. While that's a limited sample of success, he projects to play a key role in the Diamondbacks' bullpen this season.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first postseason win Thompson pitched 1.1 perfect innings en route to a win in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Phillies in Game 7 of the NLCS.

Impact Thompson was summoned into the game in the fifth inning with Kyle Schwarber in scoring position at second base, but he managed to escape the jam and pitch a clean sixth. Thompson's high ground ball rate, which accounted for 61.2 percent of balls in play against him in 30.2 regular-season innings, allows him to pitch to contact and helps to generate perfect outings like Tuesday's performance. So far this postseason, Thompson has a 2.53 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 10.2 innings with eight strikeouts.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

From college to the NLCS, Thompson makes presence felt PHOENIX -- Down the stretch, as they prepared to make a push for their first postseason berth since 2017, the D-backs needed someone to asse...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sets up save Thompson allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Thompson pitched the eighth inning, preserving the lead for Paul Sewald for the save. Kevin Ginkel is normally the choice to pitch the eighth inning of close games, but manager Torey Lovullo went another way after Ginkel's most recent outing Monday when he was tagged with the loss. The manager rewarded Thompson, who has been effective since being added to the Diamondbacks' bullpen in late August. The reliever has a 0.75 ERA and 0.50 WHIP over 12 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches save in team debut Thompson struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Thompson was promoted from Triple-A Reno on Sunday and was thrown right into a save situation. He posted a 6.11 ERA in 17.2 innings with the Rays this season before being designated for assignment. Scott McGough threw 1.2 innings while Paul Sewald did not appear in Sunday's game.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to Arizona The Diamondbacks selected Thompson's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Arizona designated right-hander Nabil Crismatt for assignment to clear room in the bullpen for Thompson, who could make his Diamondbacks debut in Sunday's series finale with the Reds. Before inking a minor-league deal with Arizona earlier this month following his release from Tampa Bay, Thompson had produced a 6.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 17.2 innings at the big-league level with the Rays this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minor-league deal Thompson (undisclosed) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com

Impact Thompson saw some high-leverage work with the Rays between 2021 and 2022 but struggled earlier this year, posting a 6.11 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 17.2 innings over 18 relief appearances. He was on the injured list with an undisclosed issue before being released by Tampa Bay, and it's not yet clear whether he's back to full health.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rays Thompson was released by the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Thompson was removed from the 40-man roster and has now been cut loose entirely after clearing waivers. The veteran reliever had a nice run with the Rays from 2020-22 but in 2023 has produced a 6.11 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings at the major-league level. Thompson had been on the injured list at Triple-A Durham and it's not clear at this point if he's healthy.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped off 40-man roster The Rays designated Thompson (undisclosed) for assignment Wednesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Before he was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Aug. 2, Thompson had accrued a 6.11 ERA while striking out 12 batters over 17.2 innings in the big leagues this season. His results at Durham (3.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 19.1 innings) have been better, but he hasn't pitched for the affiliate since his demotion after being placed on the 7-day injured list Aug. 6. He'll likely stick around at Durham if he goes unclaimed upon being exposed to waivers.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Durham Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact This move clears out a 26-man roster spot for Aaron Civale, who was acquired from the Guardians on Monday and is expected to make his Rays debut in a start this Saturday against the Tigers. Thompson did not make an appearance during his two-day stint in the Tampa Bay bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Thompson has split time pretty evenly between Triple-A and the majors this season. He has a 3.26 ERA and 61.4 percent groundball rate in 19.1 innings at Triple-A and a 6.11 ERA in 17.2 innings in the big leagues. He should work in low-leverage situations.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact One day after being called up, Thompson will return to Durham. He appeared Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out a batter over one inning. In a corresponding move, Elvin Rodriguez had his contract selected from Triple-A and he'll replace Thompson in the major-league bullpen.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Turner lift Phils to series sweep and 12th win in row on road Kyle Schwarber had a go-ahead hit from one knee against Ryan Thompson (1-2), the eighth Tampa Bay pitcher on a bullpen day, and Trea Turner...

JULY 7, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Returns to majors Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays needed six pitchers to get through Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, so they're bringing in Thompson as a fresh bullpen arm. He's posted a 5.94 ERA in 17 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2023.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thompson was optioned Thursday to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Pete Fairbanks (hip) is back from the injured list, so Thompson gets the boot. He's struggled to a 5.94 ERA and 11:7 K:BB in 16.2 innings of work this year out of the Rays' bullpen.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Durham Tampa Bay recalled Thompson from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Thompson gives the Rays a fresh arm in the bullpen, and he forged a 2.25 ERA over three appearances with Durham after being demoted to Triple-A on May 22. The right-hander has struggled in the majors with a 6.60 ERA over his 16 appearances in 2023, and he isn't likely to see a plethora of high-leverage chances while he's with the club. Jose Lopez is optioned back to Durham in the corresponding move.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Impact Thompson will head to Durham after he's surrendered at least one run in four out of his last five appearances. Over that stretch, the right-hander has given up nine runs over five frames, raising his season-long ERA from 1.80 to 6.60. He'll look to recenter himself with Triple-A before being returned to the major-league roster later this season. In a corresponding move, right-hander Cooper Criswell will join the Rays in Tampa Bay.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Thompson was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Rays on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Thompson wound up needing just a minimum stay on the injured list with a strained right lat. Zack Burdi was optioned to clear space on the roster and in the bullpen.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays place reliever Ryan Thompson (lat strain) on IL The Tampa Bay Rays placed reliever Ryan Thompson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right lat strain.

APRIL 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heads to IL with lat strain Thompson was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right lat strain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact There is no public timetable yet, but this is an injury that can sometimes cost pitchers multiple months. Trevor Kelley will join the Rays' bullpen in a corresponding move.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Thompson (triceps) walked a batter in a scoreless inning of relief Sunday in the Rays' 5-2 loss to the Orioles in Grapefruit League play.

Impact The appearance marked the spring debut for Thompson, who closed the 2022 season on the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation. The injury may have prompted the Rays to ease Thompson back into action this spring, but the right-handed reliever looks as though he'll be fully ramped up by the time Opening Day arrives. He was a key piece in the middle-to-late innings for the Rays in 2022, logging a 3.80 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 39:11 K:BB in 42.2 frames while notching three wins, three saves and 10 holds.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB's arbitration process LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When reliever Ryan Thompson found out Saturday he had lost his arbitration case to the Rays, he said he was “absolu...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Suffers arbitration loss Thompson (triceps) lost his arbitration case against the Rays on Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson will make $1 million next season. He recorded a 3.80 ERA in 42.2 innings last season and picked up three saves, but he missed the final month of the season with right triceps inflammation and a stress reaction in his right elbow. Assuming he proves his health this spring, he should find a role somewhere in the middle of the Rays' bullpen.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Thompson (right triceps inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He was shut down for the season earlier this week, with a stress reaction in his right elbow being reported, so it sounds like the stress reaction is what was causing the triceps inflammation. Thompson will compete for a spot in the bullpen next spring if he is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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