June 27, 2024
Seattle Mariners reliever
Trent Thornton recorded his first save of the season (and of his career) in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Rays. He wasn't the first choice in the ninth, but
Andres Munoz walked the first two batters he faced and then hit a batter, prompting a pitching change. It is a situation to monitor, as Munoz has also been used in the eighth inning if the situation calls for it, allowing others to record saves, namely
Ryne Stanek. Thornton doesn't figure to get many more opportunities, but should the opportunity arise, the 30-year-old has been solid this season, posting a 3.22 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 20.3% K-BB%.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
July 26, 2023
The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever
Trent Thornton from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for infielder
Mason McCoy, according to sources. The move comes after the Blue Jays designated Thornton for assignment last week when Toronto acquired reliever
Genesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander came up as a starting-pitching prospect for the Jays, but he's worked mostly in relief since 2021. He pitched in just 5 1/3 innings at the big-league level for Toronto this year and he has a 4.77 ERA (4.67 FIP), 1.42 WHIP, 98 walks and 249 strikeouts in 260 1/3 major-league innings in the last five years over 108 appearances (35 starts). Thornton won't suddenly have any fantasy value with the move to the American League West.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
August 7, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher
Trent Thornton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. The 28-year-old righty will replace
Tim Mayza (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list with a dislocated shoulder, in the Jays bullpen. Thornton, who was just optioned to Triple-A back on July 30, owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 30:15 K/BB ratio over 38 innings with Toronto this year.
--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: Jon Morosi of MLB Network
July 30, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Trent Thornton has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. The 28-year-old reliever, who's gone back and forth between the majors and the minors this year, will provide some bullpen depth for the Jays moving forward. He owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 29:15 K/BB ratio over 37 innings (26 appearances) this season. Rookie
Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
--Jon Mathisen - RotoBallerSource: Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun
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