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Designated for assignment Thompson was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Rich Hill. Thompson held a 5.18 ERA over 29 appearances -- 22 starts -- for the Pirates in 2022. He's a likely bet to pass through waivers unclaimed.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works in relief again Thompson tossed 2.2 innings out of the bullpen in the Pirates' 6-1 win over the Reds in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. He struck out one and allowed one earned run on four hits...

Impact For his second straight appearance, Thompson worked behind starter Johan Oviedo, who exited after tossing five scoreless frames. Even with Pittsburgh maintaining a six-man rotation this week due to the doubleheader, manager Derek Shelton opted to pass over Thompson for a start, as rookie Luis Ortiz was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take the hill for the nightcap. Thompson looks like he may finish the season in the bullpen as a multi-inning option.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson's stellar relief outing a bright spot for Bucs PHILADELPHIA -- The game was still in its infancy. Fans were still filing into their seats. The first inning had yet to end, and Zach Thomps...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Suffers 10th loss Thompson (3-10) yielded three runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Reds.

Impact Thompson's outing got off to a rough start when Jake Fraley took him deep to lead off the game. The 28-year-old righty then gave up a two-run shot to Mike Moustakas in the third inning. Thompson has fallen to 0-6 with a brutal 6.26 ERA over his last 12 appearances. He'll carry a 5.51 ERA into his projected matchup in Philadelphia next weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid

Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 8-2

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Roughed up in short outing Thompson registered a no-decision during Sunday's 8-7 loss to San Francisco, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings.

Impact Thompson put multiple runners on in three of his four frames with the big blow coming on a LaMonte Wade three-run home run during a four-run second inning. He departed down 5-0 but Pittsburgh's offense was able to storm back and help the 28-year-old avoid a fourth loss in five starts. During the recent slide, Thompson has surrendered 24 runs across 24 innings while putting 44 runners on base. He carries a 5.34 ERA and 1.51 WHIP into his next start, scheduled for next weekend against Cincinnati.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed ninth loss Thompson (3-9) took the loss during Tuesday's 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Impact Thompson put multiple baserunners on in each of the first three innings with runs coming across in the first and third innings to fall in line for the loss. The 28-year-old has now lost five straight decisions and it's been nine starts since he last recorded a win June 5. During that stretch, Thompson has posted a 5.57 ERA while averaging just over five innings per turn. He carries a 5.08 ERA and 1.47 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come over the weekend in San Francisco.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing against Brewers Thompson allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five across 4.1 innings Thursday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Thompson allowed a pair of home runs, which accounted for three of the four runs he was charged with. He's had a dreadful three-start stretch since the All-Star break, during which he's allowed 17 earned runs across 15.1 innings. That's inflated his ERA on the season to 5.15 across 85.2 frames.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard again Thompson (3-8) allowed seven earned runs on 11 hits and no walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Thompson wasn't helped by his defense in the first inning, but he was still hit hard. He appeared to settle in after allowing four runs across his first two frames but then coughed up a three-run homer to Kyle Schwarber in the sixth inning to end his outing on a sour note. Thompson has allowed 14 earned runs across his last two starts -- spanning 11 innings -- which has balooned his ERA to 5.09 for the season.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates

Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 32nd home run and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over t...

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Drilled for seven runs Thompson (3-7) yielded seven runs on nine runs and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out two and taking the loss against Miami.

Impact Thompson tossed three scoreless frames before the Marlins broke out in the fourth. He coughed up four runs that inning followed by three more in the sixth. Entering Friday's start, Thompson had allowed two or fewer runs in seven straight outings. His season ERA jumped from 4.09 to 4.64 through 75.2 frames. Thompson is projected to face the Phillies at home next week.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins beat Pirates 8-1 and end 37-inning scoreless streak

Joey Wendle had three hits and two RBIs, Braxton Garrett pitched six sharp innings and the Miami Marlins emphatically ended their 37-inning scoreless streak by beating the Pittsbur...

JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Limits Marlins to one run Thompson allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out two across 6.2 innings Thursday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Thompson surrendered half of his hits and his only earned run in the fifth inning. He otherwise limited the Marlins primarily on the basis of 11 groundouts, though he did also generate 13 swinging strikes on 100 total pitches. Perhaps most encouraging, Thursday's effort was the first time Thompson completed six innings since May 14 -- a span of eight starts. He now owns a 4.09 ERA and 49:30 K:BB across 70.1 innings on the season.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson's two-run triple in 11th lifts Marlins past Pirates

Brian Anderson atoned for a costly error with a two-run triple in the 11th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Thursday afternoon

JULY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins score 3 in 10th to rally past Pirates 5-4

Jesús Aguilar hit a tying single and scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Miami Marlins rallied for three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pira...

JULY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Decent in no-decision Thompson didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 4-3 win against the Brewers, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Impact Thompson struggled Saturday, putting multiple Brewers on base in four of his five innings but was able to strand seven of the nine baserunners. The 28-year-old has kept the opposition to two runs or fewer in each of his last six turns, though he's averaging just under five innings during those starts. Thompson lines up to face his former team in Miami next week.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs in loss Thompson (3-6) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Brewers.

Impact Making his first appearance since June 17, Thompson threw 41 of 67 pitches for strikes. He cruised through four shutout frames before Omar Narvaez took him deep for a two-run shot in the fifth. All eight runs he's allowed over his last five outings have come via the long ball. Thompson now owns a 4.42 ERA through 14 appearances this season. He's lined up for a rematch in Milwaukee next week.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirate offense spoils Zach Thompson return in 2-0 loss to Brewers PITTSBURGH — Last time Zach Thompson was on the mound, before right elbow nerve inflammation put him on the 15-day injured list, he put toge...

JULY 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Activated for start The Pirates reinstated Thompson (forearm) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Brewers in Pittsburgh, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic report...

Impact Thompson missed just over the minimum 15 days with right forearm inflammation, so he shouldn't face any major workload restrictions as he re-enters the Pittsburgh rotation Sunday. In his 13 outings (12 starts) prior to landing on the IL, Thompson produced a 3-5 record, 4.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB across 54.1 innings.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Thompson (forearm) will be activated to start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson seemed to be trending in this direction after throwing live batting practice, and it's now official that he will oppose Brandon Woodruff in Sunday's series finale. Nerve inflammation in his forearm sidelined Thompson for a couple weeks, but he was quietly pitching well before the injury popped up, posting a 2.48 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in his prior nine appearances, albeit with only 29 strikeouts in 40 innings over that span.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to make next start Thompson (forearm) is on track to make his next turn through the Pirates' rotation, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson threw live BP on Tuesday and has been cleared to rejoin the Pirates in the coming days. The right-hander is eligible to be activated as early as Sunday, but the Pirates haven't officially revealed which day Thompson will rejoin the team's rotation.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live bullpen Thompson (forearm) threw pitches to teammates Bligh Madris and Yu Chang in a live bullpen session Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson was placed on the 15-day injured list June 20 with right forearm nerve inflammation, but the 28-year-old looks like he'll have a chance to make it back from the IL when first eligible Sunday. The Pirates will likely re-evaluate him following the throwing session before determining if he's ready to rejoin the big-league rotation or if he'll need to face live hitters at least one more time prior to being activated.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays play the Pirates after Arozarena's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Randy Arozarena's four-hit game on Saturday

JUNE 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Rays bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Optimistic for minimal IL stint Thompson (forearm) is optimistic that he'll be able to rejoin the Pirates after spending the minimum of 15 days on the injured list, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports...

Impact Thompson landed on the 15-day IL due to right forearm nerve inflammation Monday, but his injury doesn't appear to be particularly serious. The right-hander is eligible to return as early as July 3, and he'll presumably ramp up his workload in the coming days.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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