3 years agoChicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson will start Saturday's game to take on the Kansas City Royals, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. Thompson has pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen this season, save for one start. He posted a 2.21 ERA with 43 strikeouts, 22 walks and added a save and a hold across 40.2 IP before he was optioned to Triple-A in late July. It's unclear if Thompson will remain in the rotation afterwards, but he is a deep-league streaming option against a lowly Royals offense who can provide above-average strikeout numbers. With Thompson currently in the minors, a corresponding move will be made.--Spencer Seguin - RotoBaller
Source: Meghan Montemurro