In 2015,Thompson played for the Single-A Kannapolis Intimidators,recording a 3–8 record and 4.44 ERA in 16 appearances. The next year,he split the season between the High-A Winston-Salem Dash and Kannapolis,accumulating a 9–8 record and 3.77 ERA in 140+2⁄3 innings of work. He remained with Winston-Salem for the 2017 season, pitching to a 2–7 record and 5.50 ERA with 73 strikeouts. In 2018, Thompson split the season between the Double-A Birmingham Barons and Winston-Salem, posting a 6–1 record and stellar 1.55 ERA in 43 games.[2]
In 2019, Thompson split the year between the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and Birmingham, pitching to a 5–2 record and 5.23 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 75+2⁄3 innings pitched. Thompson did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] On November 2, 2020, he elected free agency.[4]
Miami Marlins
On November 23, 2020, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization that included an invitation to spring training.[5] He was assigned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the season.
On June 5, 2021, Thompson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his MLB debut on June 7 as the starting pitcher against the Boston Red Sox, taking the loss after allowing two runs on four hits in three innings;[7] he recorded his first major league strikeout against Kiké Hernández.[8] Thompson made 26 appearances (14 starts) for Miami during his rookie campaign, compiling a 3-7 record and 3.24 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 75 innings of work.[9]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On November 29, 2021, the Marlins traded Thompson, Connor Scott, and Kyle Nicolas to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Jacob Stallings.[10] Thompson made 29 appearances (22 starts) for Pittsburgh in 2022, posting a 3-10 record and 5.18 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 121+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On January 10, 2023, Thompson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Chavez Young.[12] Thompson was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to begin the 2023 season.[13] In 11 starts for Buffalo, Thompson struggled to a 2–4 record and 6.89 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 47 innings of work. On June 6, he was designated for assignment by Toronto following the promotion of Bowden Francis.[14] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Buffalo on June 8.[15] Thompson elected free agency following the season on November 6.[16]
Thompson underwent surgery to repair a partial flexor tear in October 2023, and missed the entirety of the 2024 campaign as a result.[17]
Atlanta Braves
On October 19, 2024, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[18] On April 1, 2025, the Braves selected Thompson's contract, adding him to their active roster.[19] He made two scoreless appearances for Atlanta, striking out three over 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. On April 28, Thompson was designated for assignment by Atlanta.[20] On April 30, he cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, instead electing free agency.[21] The next day, Thompson re-signed with Atlanta on a minor league contract.[22] In 17 appearances (six starts) split between Gwinnett and the Double-A Columbus Clingstones, he struggled to a 2-4 record and 6.57 ERA with 29 strikeouts and one save over 37 innings of work. Thompson was released by the Braves organization on August 18.[23]
Personal life
Thompson and his wife, Ashlyn, married in December 2017 and have one daughter together.[24]
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