Ryan Thompson

Rays reliever Ryan Thompson was tasked with pitching the 10th inning of Wednesday's game against the Brewers. With the extra-innings runner on second base, Thompson issued an intentional walk and then surrendered a walk-off single. This went in the books as an unearned run. The right-hander failed to retire a single batter and was charged with the loss as Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Milwaukee by a score of 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is now 3-3 with a 3.76 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and .220 OBA through 43 games (38 1/3 innings) this season. He owns 7.75 K/9, 2.58 BB/9, and nine holds while going 3-for-8 in save situations. Thompson had allowed just one earned run over his last 16 outings heading into Wednesday.

Rays reliever Ryan Thompson delivered two perfect innings against the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. He struck out two batters, did not allow anyone to reach base, and was credited with the win as Tampa Bay ultimately defeated Toronto by a score of 3-2.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is now 3-2 with a 3.58 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and .207 OBA through 37 2/3 innings this season. He has accrued 7.65 K/9, 2.39 BB/9, and nine holds but is just 3-for-8 in save situations. After a shaky start to the season, the right-hander has been brilliant over his last 17 outings, allowing zero earned runs and just two walks while striking out 15 batters.

Rays reliever Ryan Thompson allowed two hits but didn't surrender a run while pitching the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Red Sox. He struck out one batter and even managed to earn the win in the process. Tampa Bay ultimately defeated Boston by a score of 8-4.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is now 2-2 with a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and .255 OBA through 26 1/3 innings out of the bullpen this season. He has also posted 7.86 K/9, 3.42 BB/9, and five holds while going 3-for-8 in save situations. After a tough start to the season, Thompson has gotten back under control, allowing zero earned runs over his last 6 1/3 innings and just two runs through 9 1/3 frames since the beginning of June. He should still be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

Rays reliever Ryan Thompson allowed one unearned run, one walk, and one hit during one inning of work against the Orioles on Saturday. He struck out two batters but was still charged with the blown save. Tampa Bay ultimately defeated Baltimore by a score of 7-6, snapping its four-game losing streak.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson has allowed 15 earned runs through 23 innings and now boasts a miserable 6.43 ERA this season. Most notably, he has also blown five of his eight save opportunities.

Rays reliever Ryan Thompson allowed one run, one hit, and two walks while failing to retire a batter during Thursday's series finale against the Yankees. He was charged with the blown save as Tampa Bay ultimately fell to New York by a score of 2-1.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and .286 OBA through 24 games (20 innings) this season. He has gone just 3-for-7 in save opportunities while also securing seven holds. The right-hander should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.