Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Thompson on Monday as a potential fill-in for Kole Calhoun (illness), Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

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Calhoun, Arizona's projected starter in right field, tested positive for COVID-19, and is status for Opening Day is uncertain. In the event he's not ready to go, Lovullo is preparing potential replacements. In addition to Thompson, the manager mentioned Josh Rojas and Jon Jay as fill-in options.