Trent Thornton is an American professional baseball pitcher most recently active in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs. A former fifth-round draft pick by the Houston Astros in 2015 out of the University of North Carolina, Thornton debuted in MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, setting a franchise record with eight strikeouts in his first start. He later transitioned to a relief role and spent time with the Seattle Mariners before joining the Cubs in 2026. This tag page collects news, game reports, transaction updates, injury coverage, and career milestones covering his progression through the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Cubs organizations.
