Trent Thornton fantasy outlook 2027
Trent Thornton ranks 458th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 142nd among relief pitchers, and 842nd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 4 W, 3.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 44 K in 53 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.35 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 48.33 innings across 48 appearances. His 5.21 FIP says his 3.35 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 33 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#458
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#142
of 409
Points leagues
#842
111 proj. pts
Dynasty
#458
Keeper value
Round 39
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 50 | 0 | 53.1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 19.4% | 8.1% | 3.95 | 1.25 |
| 2026 | 48 | 0 | 48.1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 15.8% | 8.7% | 3.35 | 1.20 |
| 2025 | 33 | 0 | 42.1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 17.8% | 7.8% | 4.68 | 1.30 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 80 | .203 | .313 | .406 | 4 | 17 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 116 | .255 | .313 | .425 | 4 | 14 |
| Home | 100 | .279 | .380 | .512 | 5 | 13 |
| Away | 96 | .191 | .242 | .326 | 3 | 18 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.256
xSLG against
.458
xwOBA against
.339
FIP
5.21
ERA
3.35
48.33 IP
WAR
-0.5
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Trent Thornton
- #455Matt WilkinsonSPSF
- #456Andre PallanteSPSTL
- #457Yennier CanoRPBAL
- #459Dennis SantanaRPAZ
- #460Bryan KingRPHOU
- #461Isaac CollinsOFKC
Best fantasy teammates
Chicago Cubs depth chart- #1Pete Crow-ArmstrongOFCHC
- #38Seiya SuzukiOFCHC
- #90Shota ImanagaSPCHC
- #96Alex Bregman3BCHC
- #113Nico Hoerner2BCHC
- #119Ian HappOFCHC
Common questions
Where should I draft Trent Thornton in 2027?
Trent Thornton is 458th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 39 in a 12-team draft, and 842nd in standard points leagues.
Is Trent Thornton a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 39 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Trent Thornton eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Trent Thornton play for?
Trent Thornton is listed with the Chicago Cubs, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 458th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number