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Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracing return to majors after tearing his Achilles All Trent Thornton could do was hope for the best. Thornton hadn’t dealt with many injuries during...

2 DAYS AGO • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2

Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit

The Chicago Cubs now share a bit of unwanted big league history after a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Henry Davis Plays Hero As Pirates Hand Sliding Cubs Ninth Consecutive Loss

Henry Davis hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Henry Davis Plays Hero As Pirates Hand Sliding Cubs Ninth Consecutive Loss

Takes first loss Monday Thornton (2-1) allowed a run on two hits in an inning of relief to take the loss Monday against the Pirates.

Impact Thornton served up a solo home run to Henry Davis in the bottom of the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie, and Pittsburgh would hold on for the 2-1 win. The Cubs are spiraling with nine straight losses, but Thornton has been mostly good this year with a 2.79 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 9.2 innings in eight appearances. The veteran righty should stick in a middle relief role for Chicago with limited fantasy upside at the moment.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly's tiebreaking single, 4 RBIs lead Cubs to 10-5 win at White Sox

Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their c...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has had surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Busch and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 for their 8th straight win

Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat t...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Cubs The Cubs selected Thornton's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact The move corresponds with Charlie Barnes being designated for assignment and the Cubs placing Matthew Boyd (knee) on the 15-day injured list. Thornton was activated from Iowa's 7-day injured list in late April after fully recovering from surgery in August to repair a torn left Achilles tendon. The 32-year-old right-hander has appeared in four Triple-A games, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings. With Boyd slated to undergo surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his left knee, Thornton's addition to the Cubs' 26-man roster indicates that either Ben Brown or Javier Assad could move from the bullpen to the rotation until Jordan Hicks (elbow) is activated from the 15-day IL.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from IL Thornton (Achilles) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday.

Impact Thornton got off to a slow start to the 2026 campaign after undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn left Achilles tendon, but he's been given a clean bill of health. He made his 2026 debut with Triple-A Iowa, where he gave up a pair of hits and one walk over two innings but managed to escape without surrendering a run.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton that include invitations to major league camp for spring training

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Cubs The Cubs signed Thornton (Achilles) to a contract Monday, Tread Athletics reports.

Impact It's not clear whether it's a major- or minor-league contract, but Thornton has landed a deal after throwing for teams in a "Pro Day" at Tread Athletics training facility. Thornton had surgery in August to repair a torn left Achilles tendon but has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day. The right-handed reliever posted a 4.68 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 42.1 innings for the Mariners in 2025 before getting hurt.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs Sign Righty Trent Thornton Trent Thornton is coming off a torn Achilles, but was a very effective reliever before that.

JANUARY 19 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Non-tendered by Tridents The Mariners non-tendered Thornton on Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thornton's 2025 season came to an abrupt halt in late July after he tore a left Achilles tendon. Prior to the injury, Thornton posted five holds along with a 4.68 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB across 42.1 innings while operating out of the bullpen. Thornton's expected timeline to recover was estimated as 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery in August, which will impact his availability for spring training should he sign with a team.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Mariners transferred Thornton (Achilles) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Sauryn Lao. Thornton is out for the season after tearing his left Achilles on July 31.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing 6-to-8-month recovery Thornton underwent season-ending surgery Monday to repair a torn left Achilles tendon and is expected to face a recovery timeline of 6-to-8 months, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports...

Impact Thornton suffered the Achilles injury during a July 30 relief appearance and finished the 2025 season with a 4.68 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB over 42.1 innings. Given the timeline laid out by Seattle, Thornton's availability for the start of spring training will likely be affected, and the injury could prompt the Mariners to non-tender him this winter as he heads into his final season of arbitration in 2026.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners says pitcher Bryce Miller, outfielder Victor Robles nearing return from injuries

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles are getting closer to returning from injuries

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Forgotten Mariners ace should be sought for a reunion after Cubs release Chris Flexen could be what the Mariners lost when Trent Thornton tore his Achilles.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Diagnosed with torn Achilles The Mariners placed Thornton on the 15-day injured list Friday with a torn left Achilles.

Impact Thornton left Thursday's game against the Rangers on a cart, and imaging confirmed Friday that the right-hander tore his Achilles tendon. The diagnosis will put an early end to his season, and he'll finish 2025 with a 4.68 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 32:14 K:BB through 42.1 innings. The 31-year-old will likely miss the vast majority of the 2026 season as well.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners reliever Trent Thornton carted off field after injury coming off mound in 9th inning

Seattle reliever Trent Thornton was injured while coming off the mound on a ground ball in the ninth inning Thursday night and was carted off the field during the Mariners’ 6-0 win...

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Achilles injury feared Thornton (leg) was on crutches following Thursday's game against the Rangers, and he believed he suffered a serious Achilles injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thornton was injured while trying to cover first base late in Thursday's game and appeared to suffer a serious leg injury. He is set for an MRI on Friday, at which time a diagnosis should become official.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Raleigh hits 42nd HR, Cole Young also goes deep as Mariners beat Rangers 6-0

Cal Raleigh homered again, rooke Cole Young also went deep and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-0

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Carted off field after leg injury Thornton suffered a left leg injury Thursday against the Rangers and departed on a cart, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Thornton entered the game in the eighth inning and successfully recorded five outs. He then suffered what appeared to be a serious leg injury while trying to cover first base. Thornton will almost certainly need a stint on the injured list, but the issue could prove to keep him sidelined for additional time.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Settling in after rocky start Thornton threw a clean seventh inning in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Astros. He struck out one.

Impact Although he has just five holds this season, Thornton is beginning to settle in following a dreadful start to the year that saw him hold a 7.71 ERA as of June 10. The right-hander has worked multiple innings for the Mariners in five of his last 11 outings, during which sports a 1.06 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB covering 17 frames.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2

Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit

Henry Davis Plays Hero As Pirates Hand Sliding Cubs Ninth Consecutive Loss

Kelly's tiebreaking single, 4 RBIs lead Cubs to 10-5 win at White Sox

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Busch and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 for their 8th straight win

Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton

Mariners says pitcher Bryce Miller, outfielder Victor Robles nearing return from injuries

Mariners reliever Trent Thornton carted off field after injury coming off mound in 9th inning

Cal Raleigh hits 42nd HR, Cole Young also goes deep as Mariners beat Rangers 6-0