AL Notes: Thornton, Buxton, Rays, Vargas
Briefly

Trent Thornton has been placed on the 15-day injured list and will miss the rest of the season due to a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in the ninth inning of a game. Tests confirmed the injury, and he may miss part of the 2026 season. Thornton has a 4.68 ERA in 42 1/3 innings this season, with a lower strikeout rate compared to 2024. Despite his injury, he may remain on the team next winter due to manageable salary considerations.
Trent Thornton has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a torn left Achilles tendon, ending his season. He suffered the injury in a game against the Rangers.
Thornton's ERA is 4.68 over 42 1/3 innings this season, with a strikeout rate of 17.8%, down from 26.2% in 2024. He has been a reliable option for Seattle.
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