Zachary Thompson: Everything you need to know

Atlanta signed Thompson to a minor-league deal Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports. Thompson elected free agency Wednesday after clearing waivers upon being designated from assignment by Atlanta on Monday. The righty has logged just two appearances in 2025, which has cumulated in 3.2 scoreless innings.

Thompson elected to become a free agent Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. The righty cleared waivers after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster but has decided to look for a gig elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment to the minors. Thompson has thrown 3.2 scoreless innings across two appearances in the majors in 2025.

Atlanta designated Thompson for assignment Monday. He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to outfielder Eddie Rosario, whom Atlanta signed to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old Thompson previously made two appearances out of the big-league bullpen earlier this month but had struggled since returning to Triple-A Gwinnett on April 16, giving up six runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings.