As the Brewers’ first Rule 5 pick since Gus Varland in 2023, the 26-year-old Thomas must be kept on the 26-man roster for the entire season (barring injury) or be offered back to the Cardinals for $50 ...

But Thomas went through pain and injuries the next season, being forced to retire from the Tour and the Giro because of crashes. He still wore the yellow jersey at the Tour after winning the ...