Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Thompson was born June 26, 1992, in Turner, Oregon. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 23rd round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in the Astros system through 2017, as an injury kept him out in 2018, and reached as high as the AAA Fresno Grizzlies.

Thompson was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the minor league phase of the 2018 Rule 5 Draft. He made the Rays Opening Day roster in 2020. July 24, 2020, he made his MLB debut.

Thompson made the Rays' Opening Day roster in 2020. On July 24, 2020, he made his MLB debut. In his debut campaign, Thompson was 1-2 with one save and a 4.44 ERA. On September 24, 2021, it was announced that Thompson would undergo surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome. He finished the year with a 2.38 ERA in 36 appearances.

Thompson signed a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks for the 2024 season.