"Based on the fact that Thompson spent the vast majority of his time on the farm this season, the Braves clearly had Thompson tabbed as organizational depth who could eventually contribute to the big league squad at some point in a short interval. Outside of that, his job was to stay fresh while being reliable and productive for both the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers and the Double-A Columbus Clingstones as well."
"Thompson had actually pitched pretty well as a swingman for the Marlins back in 2021, but that was driven by a low HR/FB, and his pitching was more on the order of a fifth starter. Once the HR/FB rate caught back up to him in 2022, he had a season much closer to replacement level for the Pirates in 2022."
Zach Thompson did not pitch in the major leagues between October 1, 2022 and April 11, 2025. He spent 2023 in the minors before suffering a partial flexor tear that required surgery and cost him the 2024 season. The Braves signed him to a minor-league deal after their 2024 season and used him as organizational depth at Triple-A Gwinnett and Double-A Columbus. Thompson showed swingman value in 2021 but relied on a low HR/FB, regressed in 2022, and struggled in Triple-A in 2023. In a brief big-league appearance with Atlanta, he tossed nearly four hitless, scoreless innings, allowing one baserunner across 12 batters faced.
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