Trent Thornton

Trent Thornton played catch on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton suffered a left heel contusion during Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit by a comebacker. It's a positive sign that he's already playing catch, and the Cicago Cubs will continue to monitor his progress. He remains day-to-day.

Trent Thornton underwent X-rays on his left heel following Monday's 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The results came back negative for any structural damage.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton took a line drive off the bat of Riley Greene off his left heel during Monday's 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He walked off with assistance following the play and has since been diagnosed with a left heel contusion. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thornton was limping after the game and will undergo further testing on Tuesday.

The Cubs placed Trent Thornton on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton will be away from the team for a few days.

Trent Thornton has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. The righthander will receive an invite to Spring Training as part of the deal.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton has pitched parts of seven seasons at the major league level with the Blue Jays and Mariners. His best seasons came in 2023 and 2024, primarily with Seattle, when he combined for a 3.12 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 103.2 innings. Last year, he appeared in 33 games with the Mariners and posted a 4.68 ERA. Given his experience at the big league level, Thornton could break camp on the Cubs' opening day roster with a good spring.

The Cubs signed RHP Trent Thornton to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Thornton has been working his way back from a torn Achilles. He'll compete for a depth spot in the Cubs bullpen.