Trent Thornton

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.

The Mariners transferred Trent Thornton to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a roster spot for Seattle. Thornton remains out for the season after tearing his Achilles.

Mariners reliever Trent Thornton underwent surgery to repair his Achilles on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

The Mariners expect a timetable of 6-8 months for Thornton.

The Mariners confirmed Trent Thornton has a torn left Achilles.

Fantasy Impact

It is a brutal break for Thornton who suffered the injury to go with one out to go in Thursday’s game against the Rangers. He'll be sidelined well into next season.