Trent Thornton

Trent Thornton has been traded to the Seattle Mariners for Triple-A infielder Mason McCoy.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week, but will now head to the Mariners to join their bullpen. He had a 1.69 ERA and 8.44 K/9 in 5.1 innings with the Blue Jays this season.

Trent Thornton pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing two earned runs during Toronto's win over Boston on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Thorton came into the game in the top of the seventh inning to protect a two-run lead but allowed a two-run homer to Rob Refsnyder to tie the game. He has been a solid but unspectacular multi-inning reliever for the Blue Jays this season with an 0-2 record with a 3.94 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 22 appearances. He doesn't need to be rostered in any leagues at this point.

Trent Thornton will start in place of Ross Stripling on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

No word yet on the reason for this change. This will likely shape up to be a bullpen day for the Jays, as Thornton hasn't gone deeper than three innings in an outing this season.

Trent Thornton didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Nationals. He gave up two runs on three hits while striking out two across 2 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton worked as the opener and the 2 1/3-inning showing being his longest appearance so far this season. Thornton will not have any fantasy value as long as he is in this role for the Blue Jays.

Trent Thornton pitched two innings against Boston on Wednesday, allowing no runs on two hits without walking or striking out a batter. He did not factor in the decision.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton made his first start of the season and worked as the opener. Through six appearances this year, the 27-year-old has a 1.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and six strikeouts over 9 2/3 innings.