Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson hadn't appeared in a game since allowing five runs in two innings on March 31. He rebounded with three shutout innings on Saturday. Thompson allowed just one hit and struck out four in a 20-1 rout of the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson threw 39 pitches, 26 of them for strikes. He's struck out four and walked one in five innings of work. A starter in 18 of his 22 Major League appearances, Thompson's role appears to be in the bullpen this season.

The Phillies early season pitching woes continued in Saturday's 15-2 loss to the Braves. Jake Thompson was ineffective in relief, allowing four earned runs on six hits, with a walk in two innings of work. For Thompson, it was his first appearance of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson was relatively effective in 11 Major League games last season, pitching to an ERA of 3.88. However he was prone to the long ball, allowing 9 in 46 1/3 innings. Thompson's first outing should be a blip on the radar. Expect significantly more solid performances moving forward.

Jake Thompson got the start for the Phillies on Friday night after Jeremy Hellickson was a late scratch due to his impending trade to the Orioles. Thompson filled in very well by tossing five innings allowing no runs while scattering five hits to pick up the win. He struck out five and walked two in the Phillies 10-3 triumph over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

The start on Friday was Thompson's first of the season after starting 10 games for the Phillies last season with a 5.70 ERA. With his strong outing on Friday and the trade of Hellickson, Thompson may stick in the rotation. If he does his next start would likely be Wednesday against the Angels.

The Phillies will shut down Jake Thompson following his last start against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

It wasn't how he would have liked to go out, but despite Thompson's inconsistent campaign he should remain an integral part of the Phillies' rotation moving forward.

Jake Thompson had a nice showing on Monday Night, allowing seven hits, but just two runs over seven innings. However, he only struck out three.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is not yet that ideal fantasy option that you may be looking for, however, last night showed that he was capable of being solid. Look for him to emerge next year.