The Yankees DFA'd Thompson on Aug 31 to make room for Doug Mientkiewicz from the DL. He was Claimed by the A's on Sept. 7 appearing in 9 games.
Thompson is a 28-year-old right-handed-hitting outfielder who played his entire professional career in the Yankees organization. After being drafted in the 31st round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft.
Thompson has a .215 batting average in 65 Major League at-bats, with one home run, nine RBIs and two stolen bases. He also has struck out 22 times.
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