Taylor Thompson (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day DL on Thursday.

Thompson (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day DL on Thursday.

Analysis:

A shoulder strain will put Thompson on the shelf for an extended period, though a specific timetable for his return has not been established. The right-hander was able to overcome his control issues with the White Sox's Triple-A Charlotte affiliate last season, posting a 2.14 ERA and 10.4 K/9 despite a 4.4 BB/9 rate over 59 innings. The A's then claimed Thompson off waivers in early November.