Zack Thompson was farmed out by the St. Louis Cardinals to make room for newly promoted players amid the team's struggles.

Zack Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis from the St. Louis Cardinals, along with outfielder Jordan Walker. New players were called up in place of the demoted players.

Zack Thompson may be moved to the bullpen or Triple-A to make room for Sonny Gray in the Cardinals rotation.

Mookie Betts hit his 29th leadoff home run off Zack Thompson of the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking a Dodgers record previously held by Davey Lopes. Thompson was the pitcher who gave up the historic home run.

Zack Thompson was far more vulnerable to righties last season, especially on the road, allowing a .389 wOBA.