May 1st, 2021 share-square-2526074 CINCINNATI – The Chicago Cubs today optioned left-handed pitcher Kyle Ryan to Triple-A Iowa and recalled right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson from the South Bend Alternate Site. Thompson is available for today’s 3:10 p.m. CT game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Thompson, 26, will make his major league debut with his first appearance after spending the first month of the season at the South Bend Alternate Training Site. The righthander went 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA (5 ER/5.0 IP) with one walk and five strikeouts in four games (one start) in Cactus League play this year. Thompson spent the entire 2020 season at the club’s South Bend Alternate Site.