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Departs with hamstring injury Hatch exited Saturday's start against the Orioles with a hamstring issue, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Hatch was effective as the starter in Saturday's nightcap, as he allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings. However, the Blue Jays revealed after his removal that he's dealing with a hamstring injury. The right-hander was on the active roster as the 29th man, and the severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spot start Saturday vs. O's Hatch will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He will be up as the 29th man in what will likely just be a spot start. Ross Stripling was originally listed as the starter for the nightcap. Hatch has shown promise in the past, but he has a 5.23 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over his last six starts at Triple-A. However, his 37:5 K:BB in 32.2 innings over that stretch paints a prettier picture.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could join big club Saturday Hatch could be recalled to pitch in Saturday's doubleheader in Baltimore, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He has a 5.23 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB in 32.2 innings over his last six starts at Triple-A. Hatch could have a bright future, but given his recent performance and the location of this potential start, it would be best to take a wait-and-see approach in redraft leagues.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to minors The Blue Jays optioned Hatch to Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Hatch will cede his spot on the 26-man roster and in the rotation to Jose Berrios, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Twins ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Toronto turned to Hatch to make his first start with the big club Monday in Boston, where the right-hander was ambushed for three runs on seven hits and one walk in 3.2 innings. Hatch should continue to make regular starts at Triple-A to stay ready in the event the Blue Jays' rotation depth takes a hit at any point in the second half.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with no-decision Hatch allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus Boston on Monday.

Impact The 26-year-old's first appearance of the year wasn't all that impressive, and he was on the hook for the loss before Bo Bichette's fifth-inning homer. Hatch has made eight starts for Triple-A Buffalo this year, but he's only covered 29.1 innings as he was on a pitch count due to an elbow impingement suffered in March. It's unlikely the right-hander sees a regular turn in the rotation once Alek Manoah (back) comes off the injured list, but Hatch could be a candidate to start in a doubleheader versus Boston next week.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hatch scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Red Sox

The Red Sox will roll out Nick Pivetta to the mound Monday and the Blue Jays plan to give Tom Hatch the start

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locked in to start Monday Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed that Hatch will start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Before committing to starting Hatch in Monday's series opener, the Blue Jays made the right-hander available out of the bullpen in an emergency for Sunday's game against the Mets, but he wasn't needed in Toronto's 5-4 loss. Hatch has gone unused since being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on July 19, so Monday's outing will mark his 2021 debut for the big club. Alek Manoah (back) is ultimately expected to displace Hatch as a starter, but the latter could end up making two or three turns through the rotation due to a doubleheader against the Red Sox coming up Aug. 7.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Monday Hatch is scheduled to start Monday against the Red Sox if he's not needed out of the bullpen Sunday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Sunday's starter Ross Stripling was able to cover five innings, so it's unlikely Hatch will be needed in relief. Hatch was scheduled to start last Tuesday before the contest was postponed, and he's instead likely to receive the nod Monday. Manager Charlie Montoyo indicated the right-hander could stick in the rotation as the sixth starter for the near future due to upcoming doubleheaders.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

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JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday's game postponed Hatch won't start as scheduled Tuesday versus the Red Sox since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Hatch was promoted Monday and slated to make his season debut Tuesday versus Boston, but he'll lose out on that chance due to the postponement. Robbie Ray will remain on schedule to start Wednesday, per Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun, so Hatch may not make his first start of 2021 in the near future since Alex Manoah (back) is expected to miss only one turn through the rotation.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MLB debut Hatch will start Tuesday's game against Boston, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Hatch was promoted to the big club Monday afternoon, and he won't need to wait long to make his big-league debut. He's found plenty of success at Triple-A Buffalo in 2021, accruing a 2.73 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 23 punchouts across 26.1 innings.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins big club Hatch was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact The 26-year-old was reinstated from the 60-day injured list July 6 and was immediately sent to Triple-A, but he'll now join the Blue Jays in hopes of making his season debut in the majors. Hatch and Anthony Kay are in the mix to start Tuesday versus the Red Sox in place of Alex Manoah (back), who landed on the injured list.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Hatch (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Htch had been on the 60-day injured list since the start of the regular season due to right elbow inflammation, but he had been on a rehab assignment since May 20, and he built up to five innings during his most recent appearance. Across six rehab starts, the right-hander posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 19.1 innings. He'll remain at Triple-A Buffalo now that he's healthy, but he could be an option to join the Blue Jays at some point.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 19, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Builds up to 51 pitches Hatch threw two shutout innings while striking out three Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact While Hatch was statistically effective in this outing, he needed 51 pitches to get through two frames, which put him at his pitch count and ended his night. He will likely need at least one more rehab start before he could be an option to join the big-league rotation.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action for Triple-A Hatch (elbow) resumed his rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, pitching two scoreless innings while allowing no hits and one walk in a 29-pitch start.

Impact After opening the season on the 60-day injured list with an inflamed right elbow, Hatch began his rehab assignment at Buffalo on May 20 with a three-inning start. According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, Hatch was omitted from Buffalo's pitching schedule for the next three weeks due to "mild tightness in his side," but he's apparently overcome that issue. He'll now turn his focus to building up his innings over his subsequent rehab outings, as Toronto views the 26-year-old right-hander as a potential option for the big-league rotation this season.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not close to return Manager Charlie Montoyo said Tuesday that Hatch (elbow) isn't close to making his return, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Hatch was scheduled to make his second rehab start in late May, but he's gotten some extra days off since he was experiencing cramping after his first outing, per Nicholson-Smith. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to get back on the mound for Triple-A Buffalo.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second rehab start coming Wednesday Hatch (elbow) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Hatch will presumably get the green light to work deeper into Wednesday's outing after he was capped at three innings and 43 pitches in his 2021 debut May 20 versus Worcester. The right-hander acquitted himself well in the outing, throwing 29 pitches for strikeouts while whiffing four and limiting Worcester to two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks. Hatch will likely need one additional rehab start after Wednesday before Toronto decides whether he's fit to return from the 60-day injured list.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for 2021 debut Hatch (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Buffalo plans to deploy Hatch in a tandem start with Jacob Waguespack, so expect the 26-year-old right-hander to cover around 3-to-4 innings before exiting the game. The outing marks Hatch's first of the season, as he's been on the mend from a right elbow impingement since late March. Hatch will likely need to complete at least two or three rehab starts at Buffalo before the Blue Jays consider bringing him back from the 60-day injured list.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for sim game Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Hatch (elbow) would throw a simulated game Thursday consisting of about 2-to-3 innings, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Hatch is ready to move on to the next phase of his rehab from a right elbow impingement, which has sidelined him since late in spring training. Due to his extended shutdown, Hatch will likely throw at least one more simulated game after Thursday's before the Blue Jays send him out for a minor-league rehab assignment. Hatch is unlikely to be activated from the 60-day injured list before the end of May.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE