Thompson allowed one run across three innings and did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cardinals. He gave up three hits and a walk while striking out seven.
A Paul Goldschmidt solo home run was the only damage against Thompson, but the Cubs still limited the righty to just 56 pitches even as he set a season high with the seven strikeouts in three innings. He threw only 40 pitches in his previous outing, which was his first start after missing a few weeks due to shoulder inflammation, so the organization is clearly just being cautious with nothing to play for. Thompson is currently slated to start the final game of the season next Sunday against the Cardinals and may see his pitch count inch upward, though he still likely won't work too deep into the contest.