Nationals right-hander Mason Thompson will undergo his second Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the entire 2024 season and possibly the early part of 2025.

By the Numbers
  • Thompson has 106 games of MLB experience between the Nationals and Padres
  • He has a 4.53 ERA and 17.7% strikeout rate
  • His ground ball rate is 51.1%
State of Play
  • Thompson's absence creates an opportunity for young pitchers to showcase their abilities
  • The Nats will need to pivot to other options for this year’s bullpen innings
Bottom Line

Thompson's surgery is a significant setback for him and the Nationals, impacting the team's pitching options for the upcoming season.