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2⁄3 scoreless innings in which he allowed only one hit (given up with two outs in the eighth inning) to go along with two walks. [8] In 24 games (22 starts) for the Grizzlies, Thornton went 9–8 with a 4.42 ERA. [9]

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 17, 2018, Houston traded Thornton to the Toronto Blue Jays for Aledmys Díaz. [10] The Blue Jays added him to their 40-man roster a few days later to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [11] After participating in 2019 spring training, it was announced that Thornton had made the Opening Day roster on March 26. [12] He made his MLB debut on March 31, starting against the Detroit Tigers. He produced five shutout innings, and his eight strikeouts established a new franchise record for strikeouts in an MLB debut. [13] Thornton earned his first career win on May 14 at the San Francisco Giants, allowing two runs and striking out seven in 52⁄3 innings. He also had two hits and scored two runs in the interleague game, which Toronto won 7–3. [14]

With the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays, Thornton appeared in three games, compiling a 0–0 record with 11.12 ERA and six strikeouts in 52⁄3 innings pitched. [15] In 2021 with the Blue Jays, he pitched to a 1–3 record and 4.78 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 49 innings. [16] Thornton made 32 appearances for Toronto in 2022, pitching to an 0–2 record and 4.11 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 46.0 innings of work.

On January 13, 2023, Thornton signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. [17] Thornton was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to begin the 2023 season. [18] In only 4 games for Toronto, he logged a 1.69 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 5+1⁄3 innings of work. Thornton was designated for assignment on July 21, 2023, following the acquisition of Génesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals. [19]

Seattle Mariners

On July 26, 2023, the Blue Jays traded Thornton to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Mason McCoy. [20]

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  2. ↑ "Astros Future Interview: Trent Thornton · Astros Future". astrosfuture.com. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. ↑ "UNC Baseball Off To Hot Start". keepingitheel.com. February 20, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
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Trent Thornton
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Thornton with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2020
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Born: (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 30)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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