Zack Thompson has a late strain and will be shut down from pitching for three to four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson had made one appearance in spring training. He posted a 9.53 ERA across five appearances last season. He'll likely open the season on the injured list.

Zack Thompson will make his next start on Wednesday for Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson had been a candidate to be called up as the Cardinals look to find a reliever to fill-in for Matthew Liberatore. They could give Liberatore one more start to prove himself.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Zack Thompson could be considered to start on Friday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Marmol added that Thompson was not considered for Sunday's game as the team wanted him to work on specific things in a minor league start.

The Cardinals have optioned Zack Thompson to Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson has struggled since moving to the bullpen, posting a 13.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 6 2/3 innings pitched. The team recalled John King to take Thompson’s spot in the bullpen.

Zack Thompson's outing on Wednesday against the Padres did little to reassure fantasy managers about his place in their rotations, as he fell to 0-2 on the season with a 6.97 ERA.

Fantasy Impact

Over 5 innings, Thompson surrendered 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 5. This performance, marked by inefficiency and a lack of control, is becoming a concerning pattern for the left-hander through two starts.