Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Tue 3/2/21 9:48 PM

Thompson started in right field and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson was the first to fill-in for the injured Kole Calhoun, who will undergo a medial meniscectomy on his right knee Wednesday. The Diamondbacks haven't set a timeline yet, but there's uncertainty surrounding his availability for Opening Day. Thompson will be in the mix playing time along with Tim Locastro, Josh Rojas, Pavin Smith, and Josh VanMeter.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Sun 7/19/20 5:20 AM

Thompson was reassigned to the Diamondabcks' alternate camp Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson lost out on a bid to be the fifth outfielder -- a job that went to Jon Jay -- and will work in team's satellite camp at Salt River Flats. It's possible another outfielder on the roster bubble, like the super-utility Josh Rojas, eventually joins Thompson as an off-roster pool player, so his exact status in the outfielder pecking order is not known at this time.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Wed 7/8/20 7:59 AM

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

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Mon 6/29/20 6:21 PM

Thompson will be a part of the Diamondbacks' 60-man summer camp.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson, who is not on the 40-man roster, joined Arizona on a minor-league deal in early-February. He hasn't played in the majors since 2018, but did post a .882 OPS against left-handed pitching at the Triple-A level last season. Expanded rosters and a universal DH help his case, but there isn't a clear path to extended playing time here.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Mon 2/3/20 12:26 AM

Thompson joined the Diamondbacks on a minor-league deal Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson spent the entire 2019 season with Triple-A Columbus as a member of the Indians organization, hitting .219/.294/.482 with 24 home runs, 56 RBI and 51 runs scored throughout 89 games. The 28-year-old will have the opportunity to impress Arizona's major league staff this spring before likely returning to the minors for an extended period of time.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Fri 8/2/19 11:33 AM

Thompson was released by Cleveland on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson had spent the entire season with Triple-A Columbus but failed to impress. He did hit 24 homers in 89 games, but that came with a .219 batting average, a 36.1 percent strikeout rate and an 88 wRC+. With a career .206/.276/.389 slash line over parts of four big-league seasons, he'll be stuck looking for another minor-league contract for now.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Sat 3/23/19 2:36 PM

Thompson was assigned to minor-league camp Saturday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson did all he could to earn a job this spring, hitting .293/.383/.610, but without a 40-man roster spot he was always going to be a long shot. He's expected to open the year with Triple-A Columbus.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Sat 12/1/18 11:43 AM

Thompson signed a minor-league contract that includes and invite to spring training with the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson continues to bounce around the league after spending the 2018 season split between the Athletics, White Sox, Yankees and Dodgers. He played in 51 big-league games, slashing just .117/.162/.211 with nine RBI in 128 at-bats. The 27-year-old will compete to earn a spot as a fourth or fifth outfielder on Cleveland's roster this upcoming spring.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Mon 6/25/18 2:11 PM

Thompson cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Tirple-A Charlotte, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson won't end up with his fifth organization of the season but will instead remain with the White Sox. He could be back up with the team at some point, but he's now off the 40-man roster, putting him one step further from a return. Even if he does end up back in the big leagues, he's carrying a .117/.162/.211 in 51 major-league games this season, making him an unappealing fantasy asset.

Trayce Thompson
OF FA
Fri 6/22/18 11:44 AM

Thompson was desginated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson is living the life of the replacement player so far this calendar year, having already spent time with the Dodgers, Yankees, Athletics and White Sox in 2017. He could join his fifth organization of the year if claimed off waivers by another team. His performances have been far below replacement level, though, as he's hitting just .117/.162/.211 through 51 games, so there's a decent chance he returns to the White Sox in a minor-league role. A pair of Garcias, Leury (knee) and Avisail (hamstring), were activated from the disabled list to replace Thompson and the optioned Jose Rondon.