Thompson (1-0) allowed no runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings to earn the win Friday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was making the start for Jeremy Hellickson after it was announced less than half an hour before the game began. However, Thompson came up big while also receiving plenty of offense of support as he left the contest with an 8-0 lead. It was assumed that when he was recalled from Triple-A on July 25 that he'd work out of the bullpen, so fantasy managers will need to wait to see if any further clarification is upcoming regarding his role. For now, his next start has yet to be determined.

Thompson will start Friday's game against the Braves, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeremy Hellickson (the original Philadelphia starter) was scratched just before game-time, potentially due to a brewing trade, so Thompson will be tossed into the fire less than a half an hour before the start. The 23-year-old right-hander will face off with Atlanta ace Julio Teheran in the series opener.

Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While Thompson had been working as a starter at Triple-A, he was recalled to give some added length to the Phillies' bullpen, which has been worked hard lately. His big-league numbers in both roles have been mediocre, but he has the repertoire to succeed over a long stretch in relief if he can adjust to that role long term. Look for him to be used in low-leverage spots. Ricardo Pinto was sent to Triple-A as a corresponding move.

Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson made just two appearances (6.00 ERA across three innings) with the big club before being shipped back to Lehigh Valley. He'll likely see another chance with the Phillies this season, but the team wants to keep developing him as a starter, so he should spend the majority of his time at Triple-A until a spot in the Phillies' rotation opens up. A corresponding roster move should be announced prior to the weekend series against the Nationals.

Thompson struck out two in a clean sixth inning in his season debut Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was called up Friday to give the Phillies' bullpen some additional depth after the team's relievers averaged 4.5 innings per game during their most recent road trip. His current stay in the majors is unlikely to be lengthy as the Phillies want to keep him in a starting role, but they are without an opening in their rotation at the moment.

Thompson was recalled by the Phillies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been lighting it up with Triple-A Lehigh Valley lately, posting a 0.99 ERA and an 18:5 K:BB over his last three starts. Thompson will likely fill in as low-leverage bullpen depth for the Phillies, but could get a look for a starting spot with Aaron Nola (back) on the DL.

Thompson tossed seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday to earn his first win of the season. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson allowed 15 runs in his first two starts for Lehigh Valley, but has allowed just one run in his two most recent starts. Greg Joyce of The Express-Times reported that Thompson reverted to his old mechanics with an overhead windup in his third start of the season, and that seems to have helped the righty get back on track. He may have fallen behind Nick Pivetta in the pecking order for the next opening in the Phillies' rotation, however.

The Phillies optioned Thompson to the minor leagues on Friday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson missed most of spring training recovering from a wrist sprain. He will open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and should see time with the Phillies later this season.

Thompson (wrist) tossed 2.1 scoreless innings in his spring debut Thursday against the Orioles. He struck out two and did not walk a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson had been sidelined since camp began due to a wrist sprain. He suffered the injury when he fell during a workout right before reporting to spring training. He will open the regular season in the rotation at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but should see time with the Phillies later this season.

Phillies pitching coach Bob McClure confirmed Thomson (wrist) is expected to make his spring debut Thursday or Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies have taken things slow with Thompson since he first reported to camp with wrist soreness, but it seems the 23-year-old is ready to make his first Cactus League appearance. He made 10 starts for Philadelphia last season, posting a 5.70 ERA and a 32:28 K:BB across 53.2 innings. Thompson is expected to start the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, barring any major injuries to the starting rotation.