The Cincinnati Reds struck a Major League deal with former Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson on Tuesday afternoon. The right-hander spent all of last season in the minor leagues, but was nails for the Cubs a few years back.
Thompson's command has all but disappeared, though his numbers in the minor leagues were not obscene. The 30-year-old spent his entire 2025 campaign at Triple-A Iowa, and in 33 appearances, posted a 4.50 ERA while striking out nearly 30% of the batters he faced.
It can be assumed that Thompson will enter the competition for a spot in the Reds bullpen next season.