Blue Jays acquire RHP Zach Thompson from Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Zach Thompson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for outfield prospect Chavez Young. Thompson posted a 3-10 record with a 5.18 ERA in 29 games (22 starts) with Pittsburgh last season. He sports a 6-17 record with a 4.44 ERA in 55 career appearances (36 starts) with the Miami Marlins and Pirates. Young, 25, hit .237 with six homers, 22 RBIs and 21 stolen bases