Keegan Thompson

Keegan Thompson has been claimed off of waivers by the Colorado Rockies. Thompson was designed for assignment by the Reds in late December.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson has not pitched at the major league level since 2024. The righthander pitched for the Cubs from 2021-24 and had some success as both a starter and a reliever. He won 10 games for the Cubs in 2022 and has posted a career ERA of 3.64 in 227.1 career innings. Given the state of Colorado's pitching, Thompson has a great chance to make the opening day roster and could be used in either role.

Keegan Thompson has been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds. The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster to make room for outfielder JJ Bleday, who signed earlier Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson, who will turn 31 at the beginning of the season, has not pitched at the major league level since 2024. The righthander pitched for the Cubs from 2021-24 and had some success as both a starter and a reliever. He won 10 games for the Cubs in 2022 and has posted a career ERA of 3.64 in 227.1 career innings. His walk rate of 11.3% and home run rate of 3.1% have hurt him in the past, but he has allowed opponents to hit just .224 and has a strikeout rate of 23.0%, including a career-high 28.3% in 2024. Teams in need of bullpen help could do worse than Thompson and would only have to absorb $1.3 million.

Keegan Thompson has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson did not appear in the majors this season. He will be free to sign with any team.

The Cubs outrighted Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, per team updates, after he cleared waivers post-DFA and stays with the organization.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson’s versatility as a starter and reliever lands him in Iowa Tuesday, role TBD, after going unclaimed off waivers from the Cubs’ DFA. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his dual experience for a potential 2025 call-up to Chicago’s staff if he excels in either capacity at Triple-A.

The Cubs and Keegan Thompson have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson was effective for the Cubs last season, posting a 2.67 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP in 24 games. He should compete for a spot in the Cubs' bullpen heading into 2025.