Zach Thompson missed 2024 after flexor surgery, signed with the Braves as minor-league depth, then pitched nearly four hitless, scoreless big-league innings.
Blue Jays activated four right-handed pitchers from the 60-day IL, made multiple roster moves including outrights and free-agent elections, and selected catcher Brandon Valenzuela.
Buddy Kennedy elected free agency after being outrighted by the Dodgers and will seek a minor-league deal while aiming to remain eligible for postseason rosters.