Thompson (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings in a starting role Sunday in the Cubs' 6-4 win over the Brewers. He scattered a hit and two walks and struck out none while taking a no-decision.
After being reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series finale in Milwaukee without completing a rehab assignment beforehand, Thompson had his workload restricted in his return. He was lifted after just 40 pitches, with Adrian Sampson (four innings, 55 pitches) piggybacking him in the outing. Thompson likely won't be tasked with handling a traditional starter's workload when his next turn in the rotation comes up this weekend versus St. Louis, so he could be deployed in tandem with Sampson once again.