Trent Thornton #49
Chicago Cubs
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 0"/190
- Age: 32
- Trent Edward Thornton
- Status: Active
- Nickname: The Big Dreidel
- Born: 9/30/1993 in Charlotte, NC
- Draft: 2015, Houston Astros, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 139
- College: North Carolina
- MLB Debut: 3/31/2019
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 4 | 0-0 | 3.18 | 5.2 | 5 | 1.41 |
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 6 | 2-0 | 2.35 | 7.2 | 5 | 0.78 |
2025 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 148 | 41-22 | 4.05 | 522.0 | 469 | 1.27 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 241 | 16-19 | 4.34 | 408.2 | 384 | 1.32 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 3 | .667 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.334 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2025 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.334 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2026 MiLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 3.18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | 5 | 1.41 |
| 2026 MLB Stats | 2 | 0 | 2.35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 5 | 0.78 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 41 | 22 | 4.05 | 148 | 79 | 6 | 522.0 | 469 | 1.27 |
| MLB Career Stats | 16 | 19 | 4.34 | 241 | 36 | 1 | 408.2 | 384 | 1.32 |
- Next CHC Game: 5-23 vs HOU
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 2 | 0 | 2.35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.78 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 5/20 vs MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5/19 vs MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5/15 @ CWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2026 :
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Latest Transactions
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May 6, 2026 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Trent Thornton from Iowa Cubs. |
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April 24, 2026 | Iowa Cubs activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 7-day injured list. |
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March 27, 2026 | Iowa Cubs placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day injured list. |
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January 23, 2026 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Trent Thornton to a minor league contract. |
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January 23, 2026 | RHP Trent Thornton roster status changed by Chicago Cubs. |
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January 23, 2026 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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November 21, 2025 | RHP Trent Thornton elected free agency. |
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November 5, 2025 | Seattle Mariners activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 60-day injured list. |
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August 19, 2025 | Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Trent Thornton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left achilles tear. |
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August 1, 2025 | Seattle Mariners placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list. Left achilles tear. |
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June 7, 2025 | Seattle Mariners activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 30, 2025 | Seattle Mariners sent RHP Trent Thornton on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers. |
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May 30, 2025 | Seattle Mariners sent RHP Trent Thornton on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers. |
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May 9, 2025 | Seattle Mariners placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 6, 2025. Appendicitis. |
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April 16, 2025 | RHP Trent Thornton changed number to 46. |
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April 15, 2025 | RHP Trent Thornton changed number to 42. |
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August 1, 2023 | Seattle Mariners recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Tacoma Rainiers. |
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July 28, 2023 | Tacoma Rainiers activated RHP Trent Thornton from the reserve list. |
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July 26, 2023 | Tacoma Rainiers placed RHP Trent Thornton on the reserve list. |
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July 26, 2023 | Seattle Mariners optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Tacoma Rainiers. |
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July 26, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Trent Thornton to Seattle Mariners for SS Mason McCoy. |
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July 25, 2023 | RHP Trent Thornton roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays. |
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July 21, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Trent Thornton for assignment. |
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July 1, 2023 | Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton. |
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July 1, 2023 | Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton. |
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July 1, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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June 19, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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June 9, 2023 | Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 7-day injured list. |
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May 24, 2023 | Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day injured list. |
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May 20, 2023 | Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day injured list. |
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March 25, 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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October 9, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Trent Thornton. |
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October 7, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays reassigned RHP Trent Thornton to the minor leagues. |
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October 5, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 17, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 7, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 6, 2022 | Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton. |
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August 6, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 30, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 6, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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May 31, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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May 14, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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October 5, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton, and from Buffalo Bisons. |
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September 13, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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September 12, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 31, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 11, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 11, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 10, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 8, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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August 7, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 31, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 25, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 7, 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons. |
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October 30, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays activated P Trent Thornton from the 60 day injured list. |
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October 30, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays activated P Trent Thornton from the 60 day injured list. |
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October 30, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 60-day injured list. |
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August 27, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Trent Thornton from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation. |
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August 24, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 10-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation. |
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August 20, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 10-day injured list. |
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August 6, 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 10-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation. |
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August 1, 2019 | Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 22, 2019 | Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 21, 2019. Right elbow inflammation. |
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November 20, 2018 | Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons. |
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November 17, 2018 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Buffalo Bisons. |
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November 17, 2018 | Houston Astros traded RHP Trent Thornton to Toronto Blue Jays for SS Aledmys Diaz. |
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July 22, 2018 | Trent Thornton roster status changed by Fresno Grizzlies. |
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July 15, 2018 | Fresno Grizzlies placed RHP Trent Thornton on the temporarily inactive list. |
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May 27, 2018 | Fresno Grizzlies activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 7-day disabled list. |
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May 21, 2018 | Fresno Grizzlies placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 20, 2018. |
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January 25, 2018 | Houston Astros invited non-roster RHP Trent Thornton to spring training. |
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July 13, 2017 | Fresno Grizzlies activated RHP Trent Thornton from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 6, 2017 | Fresno Grizzlies placed RHP Trent Thornton on the temporarily inactive list. |
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May 18, 2017 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Fresno Grizzlies from Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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May 15, 2017 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats from Fresno Grizzlies. |
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April 29, 2017 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Fresno Grizzlies from Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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April 26, 2017 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats from Corpus Christi Hooks. |
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February 26, 2017 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Houston Astros. |
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July 23, 2016 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Lancaster JetHawks. |
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April 5, 2016 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Lancaster JetHawks from Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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June 19, 2015 | RHP Trent Thornton assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats. |
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June 16, 2015 | Houston Astros signed RHP Trent Thornton. |
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Awards
PCL Pitcher of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 06/17/2018 | Fresno Grizzlies | PCL |
AFL Rising Stars
| Year | ||
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| 2018 | Scottsdale Scorpions | AFL |
League Rankings
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2019 | 87 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2019 | 4 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2019 | 149 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2019 | 156 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2019 | 265 | in AL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2024 | 71 | in AL |