2025 Stats
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0.00
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0.00
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson bounced between the minors and majors last season, and he was fairly effective at both stops. With the Cubs, he posted a 2.67 ERA and 36 strikeouts across 30.1 innings of relief work. Thompson backed that up with a 2.96 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 27.1 innings with Triple-A Iowa. It was a step forward for the righty, who also split time between Triple-A and the majors in 2023 but with less effective results. Thompson figures to be in the middle-relief mix for Chicago again in 2025, though there is a chance he seizes more high-leverage work. The Cubs have Porter Hodge penciled in as their closer after a promising MLB debut last year. However, Hodge is still inexperienced at the MLB level, and Chicago doesn't have a ton of proven bullpen depth behind him. That could open the door for Thompson to move up the ladder, provided he continues to pitch well and can limit the free passes, which have been an issue for him at times in his career. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in November of 2024.
Remains in organization
The Cubs outrighted Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
Analysis
Thompson passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. He has experience as both a starter and reliever, and it's not clear which role the Cubs will use him in at Iowa.
Thompson passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. He has experience as both a starter and reliever, and it's not clear which role the Cubs will use him in at Iowa.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-52%
BAA vs RHP
2025
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .258 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 3 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .124 | 36 | 26 | 14 | 2 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .278 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024vs Right | .075 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .233 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .167 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-22%
ERA at Home
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 3.16 | 1.40 | 25.2 | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Since 2023Away | 4.05 | 1.20 | 33.1 | 9.5 | 4.1 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 3.00 | 1.33 | 12.0 | 12.8 | 6.8 |
| 2024Away | 2.45 | 1.15 | 18.1 | 9.3 | 4.4 |
| 2023Home | 3.29 | 1.46 | 13.2 | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| 2023Away | 6.00 | 1.27 | 15.0 | 9.6 | 3.6 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
-11%
BAA vs RHP
2025
-2%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .266 | 53 | 24 | 41 | 7 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .238 | 79 | 23 | 50 | 9 |
| 2025vs Left | .273 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 2 |
| 2025vs Right | .279 | 34 | 7 | 24 | 3 |
| 2024vs Left | .162 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024vs Right | .161 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023vs Left | .333 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
| 2023vs Right | .250 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 4 |
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
On a shaky Chicago pitching staff, Thompson emerged as something of a bright spot in 2022. The righty made 29 appearances and 17 starts, logging a career-high 115 innings while recording a 3.76 ERA and striking out 108 batters. That came on the heels of a solid MLB debut in 2021, when he recorded a 3.38 ERA and 55 strikeouts across 53.1 innings. Thompson had a 5.15 FIP in 2021 and 4.39 FIP last year, so some regression may be coming to his ERA, though his decent strikeout totals lend some degree of optimism moving forward. Thompson finished 2021 in a relief role after a stint on the injured list due to back tightness, though he figures to compete for a rotation spot in 2023. Marcus Stroman should lead the staff, with Kyle Hendricks behind him when healthy. Outside of those two veterans, the Cubs don't have a ton of proven starters, so Thompson could end up with pretty good job security if he pitches well.
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Headed for waivers
The Cubs designated Thompson for assignment Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Set to miss Tokyo travel roster
Thompson won't be included on the Cubs' 31-man travel roster for the season-opening series against the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Avoids arbitration
Thompson agreed to a contract with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Notches one-out save
Thompson struck out the only batter he faced to earn a save over the Nationals on Friday.
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Recalled from Triple-A
The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Candidate for call-up
The Cubs are expected to call up a pitcher Friday to replace Jose Cuas, according to Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald, and Thompson is a likely candidate since he's already on the 40-man roster.
Analysis
Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, and Thompson is the only other reliever at Iowa already on the 40-man roster. Thompson had a 4.71 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 28.2 big-league innings last season and missed out on the Opening Day roster. He's struck out seven batters through six frames at Iowa this season, but his control issues have persisted as he's also walked four batters.
Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, and Thompson is the only other reliever at Iowa already on the 40-man roster. Thompson had a 4.71 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 28.2 big-league innings last season and missed out on the Opening Day roster. He's struck out seven batters through six frames at Iowa this season, but his control issues have persisted as he's also walked four batters.