By Canadian Press

Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zach Thompson from Pirates for minor leaguer Chavez Young

Jan 10, 2023 | 11:36 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Chavez Young.

Thompson made 22 starts for Pittsburgh last season. The six-foot-seven, 250-pounder was 3-10 with a 5.18 earned-run average over 29 appearances.

The 29-year-old native of Burleson, Texas, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2014. He made his big-league debut in 2021 with the Miami Marlins.

In 55 career appearances — including 36 starts — Thompson is 6-17 with a 4.44 ERA.

Young, 25, split last season between Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. He hit .237 with six homers and 22 RBIs over 70 combined games.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 10, 2023.

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