TRENT THORNTON NEWS

Starting Sunday Thornton will start Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Thornton started Game 2 of a doubleheader Thursday, but he was roughed up over two-thirds of an inning. As a result, he'll be able to start on short notice for the team's series finale in Tampa Bay. It's unclear whether he'll face any workload limitations Sunday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him near his full pitch count if he's effective.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Apparent roster snafu changes Blue Jays pitching plans

An apparent roster snafu forced the Toronto Blue Jays to change their pitching plans against the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Trent Thornton was placed on the Injured List with elbow inflammation If you like roster moves, today’s your day.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Moved to IL Thornton was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thornton apparently felt off during a bullpen session, resulting in his placement on the IL. The Blue Jays have yet to announce who will replace Thornton in the rotation, though there's a chance Chase Anderson (oblique) could return from the IL to start Saturday. Jacob Waguespack was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Start vs. Phillies pushed back Thornton's scheduled start against the Phillies on Saturday has been postponed, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The Phillies announced that a pair of staff members tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, prompting the team to shut down its stadium and postpone this weekend's series against the Blue Jays. It's unclear clear when Thornton will start next.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández hits 2 of 4 Blue Jays homers in 4-1 win at Nats

Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s four solo homers off Aníbal Sánchez to account for all the Blue Jays’ scoring in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Early exit Monday Thornton didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 4-1 win over the Nationals, giving up one run on eight hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander needed 74 pitches (48 strikes) to record 12 outs, as a veteran Nats lineup made Thornton work and hit him hard when he did come into the strike zone. Fortunately for him, his defense turned four double plays behind him, limiting the damage to his ERA. Thornton is coming off a promising rookie season in 2019, but he'll need to be more efficient if he's going to become a consistent fantasy asset.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez expected to start for Washington against Toronto

The Washington Nationals face the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Yanks don't let Nats toot own horn, beat 2019 champions 3-2

Gleyber Torres homered in the seventh to start a comeback and delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth as the New York Yankees came back to beat the Washington Nationals 3-2

JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Trent Thornton's strikeouts | 07/23/2020 Trent Thornton strikes out three batters over three innings in a Summer Camp game against the Red Sox

JULY 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Trent Thornton and taking the next step Trent Thornton was announced this week as the Blue Jays fourth starter. He was the Blue Jays only reliable starter last season, throwing 154...

JULY 22, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Rotation spot secure Thornton is likely to begin the season as the Blue Jays' No. 4 starter with Chase Anderson (oblique) sidelined, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was already the frontrunner for the fifth spot in the rotation, but he receives some additional security with Anderson starting the season on the injured list. Thornton made his big-league debut in 2019 and had a 4.84 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 149:61 K:BB over 154.1 innings. Ryan Borucki, Anthony Kay and Nate Pearson remain in competition for the No. 5 spot.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season on IL Manager Charlie Montoyo announced Anderson (oblique) will begin the season on the injured list, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The team indicated shortly after the right-hander suffered the oblique strain last week that he was unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, so it's not a surprise he's heading to the IL. Anderson continues to throw long toss and is progressing toward mound work, per Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca, but he has no official timeline for his return. Trent Thornton receives some stability in the rotation thanks to the news, while Ryan Borucki, Anthony Kay and Nate Pearson are in the mix for the No. 5 spot.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Blue Jays: Trent Thornton will face new challenges later on Trent Thornton was the leading candidate for the fifth starter's job in the Blue Jays rotation, but by the time baseball resumes, he could h...

MARCH 19, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Toronto Blue Jays: Trent Thornton fifth starter for now As it currently stands, the Toronto Blue Jays have tabbed Trent Thornton as their fifth starter. However, that is subject to change. It is a...

FEBRUARY 24, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Sunday Bantering and Spring Game Thread One spring game and one spring win. Anthony Alford showed off his speed, he’s going to have to do that a lot over the next few weeks. And Tr...

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • BLUEBIRDBANTER.COM

Fifth and final spot in Toronto Blue Jays rotation is Trent Thornton's to lose - TSN.ca When the Toronto Blue Jays travel north in a month, one of Trent Thornton or Shun Yamaguchi is going to have the title of No. 5 starter. Bot...

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • TSN.CA

Why Trent Thornton may have inside track to land Jays 5th starter role - Sportsnet.ca As Hazel Mae reports, the battle for Blue Jays 5th starter role is an open competition, but some might say Trent Thornton has the inside tra...

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • SPORTSNET.CA

Thornton and Borucki excited for friendly battle for Jays’ 5th starter - Sportsnet.ca Trent Thornton and Ryan Borucki are good buddies off the field and are excited to push each other and compete against each other and Shun Ya...

FEBRUARY 18, 2020 • SPORTSNET.CA

Thornton pitches 6 shutout innings, Jays beat Orioles 6-1

Thornton pitches six shutout innings for first win in four starts, Gurriel Jr. hits two-run homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 6-1

JULY 7, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Thornton shuts down former team, Blue Jays rout Astros 12-0

Thornton shuts down former team, Blue Jays rout Astros 12-0

JUNE 16, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Thornton expected to start for Toronto against Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians host the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field

APRIL 5, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Thornton expected to start as Toronto hosts Detroit

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 31, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Blue Jays give early rotation spot to rookie Trent Thornton

Blue Jays give early rotation spot to rookie Trent Thornton

MARCH 27, 2019 • FOX SPORTS