Trayce Thompson, a well-traveled outfielder formerly with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been released by the New York Mets, as revealed in the team’s recent transaction log on MLB.com. The 33-year-old spent the entire season at the Triple-A level with Syracuse, not making the Mets’ major league roster this season.
Having failed to secure a spot on the Mets’ Opening Day lineup, Thompson was relegated to minor league camp early in the season. During his tenure in Triple-A, he posted a batting line of .228/.300/.500, hit 16 home runs, and drove in 44 RBIs over 253 plate appearances. These stats suggest he still has potential to contribute at the major league level, possibly attracting interest from other clubs seeking depth in the outfield.
Thompson’s baseball journey began when he entered the major leagues in 2015. His most significant tenure has been with the Dodgers, where he had two separate stints.
He joined the Dodgers’ roster initially in 2016, a season highlighted by 13 home runs and 32 RBIs across 80 games before a back injury sidelined him. Subsequently, he was released by the Dodgers before the 2018 season.
Thompson returned to the Dodgers in 2022, showing promise early in the season. However, his contributions were once again limited by injuries, including a strained left oblique that placed him on the 60-day injured list in June 2023. Later that season, the Dodgers traded Thompson back to his original team, the Chicago White Sox, where he finished out the year.
Now a free agent, Trayce Thompson is on the lookout for a new team, hopeful that his experience and power-hitting ability will land him another opportunity in the majors.
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