Zach Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson will head to the minors to make room for Spencer Strider on the roster. He has pitched 3.2 scoreless innings since being recalled last week.

Right-hander Zach Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. Thompson spent a week with the big club earlier this season without appearing in a game and is expected to provide length out of the bullpen during this stint.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson will operate in a long-relief role out of the bullpen. He holds no fantasy value in this capacity.

The Atlanta Braves have optioned Zach Thompson to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear a roster spot for Rafael Montero, who was acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros on April 8.

Zach Thompson has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for OF Chavez Young. RHP Junior Fernandez has been DFA'd by the Blue Jays to make room for Thompson.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson threw 121.2 innings for the Pirates in 2022, sporting a 5.18 ERA and a 90/46 K/BB ratio. He will join the Blue Jays bullpen and may serve as depth for the starting rotation in the event of an injury.

Zach Thompson allowed no run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters across four innings during Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson (3-10) was lifted without a chance to earned the win, leaving after four innings and 62 pitches. The 28-year-old lowered his ERA to 5.13 with the solid outing. As of now, Thompson would be in line to face the Mets next week though it remains an uncertainty at this point.