THOMAS HATCH NEWS

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

Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will play in an intrasquad game Friday, the next step on his return from two strained muscles that have delayed his Toronto debut

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transferred to 60-day IL Hatch (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Hatch has been dealing with a right elbow impingement since mid-March but has been throwing bullpen sessions recently. However, the right-hander will now be sidelined until at least June while he continues to recover. Hatch's removal from the 40-man roster will make room for right-hander Jeremy Beasley, who was acquired by Toronto via trade Thursday.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Hatch (elbow) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He has been sidelined all season with a right elbow impingement, but it's encouraging to see his throwing program picking up. It remains to be seen if Hatch will be stretched out as a starter or if he will join the big-league bullpen once fully healthy.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to injured list Hatch was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow impingement Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hatch left a mid-March outing with the injury. Tests confirmed that he isn't dealing with any UCL damage, but his return timeline remains unclear.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panik added to Blue Jays' roster as Springer goes on IL

Infielder Joe Panik was put on the Toronto Blue Jays’ major league roster and George Springer went on  the 10-day injured list, among a dozen roster moves ahead of the season opene...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jays' Yates faces year-ending elbow surgery; Springer ailing

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No UCL issues Hatch's elbow discomfort isn't tied to his UCL, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Elbow issues are always worrisome for a pitcher, but it looks as though Hatch has avoided the worst-case scenario. The Blue Jays remain hopeful that he won't miss too much time.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with inflammation Hatch has been diagnosed with mild right elbow inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hatch underwent an MRI after leaving Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees with a right elbow issue. The Blue Jays are still gathering information on his injury, and the right-hander doesn't yet have a timetable for his return.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated for additional imaging Hatch was diagnosed with right elbow/forearm discomfort after leaving Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact The full extent of Hatch's injury still isn't known following his early exit, but he'll undergo an MRI to determine the nature and severity of the issue. A better timetable for the right-hander's return could be revealed once the results of his additional tests are known.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Wednesday's spring game Hatch exited Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees in the top of the third inning with an apparent elbow injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Hatch started Wednesday's Grapefruit League game and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over two scoreless innings to begin the contest. However, he pointed at his elbow/forearm area in the top of the third inning and left the game with a trainer. The severity of his injury is unclear, and it's not yet known whether the issue will impact his availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preparing as starter Hatch is viewed as a starter heading into the upcoming season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Hatch was exclusively a starter in the minors but appeared out of the bullpen in 16 of his 17 outings as a rookie last season. His 2.73 ERA in 26.1 innings looked quite strong on the surface, but it seems in large part attributable to an unsustainable .232 BABIP, as it came with a mediocre combination of a 21.1 percent strikeout rate and an 11.9 percent walk rate. It's far from guaranteed that he'll earn a rotation spot to start the season, but it appears as though he'll at least be in the mix.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez on Blue Jays' roster against Rays and Roark left off

First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their first round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back

Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Biggio's 2-run double caps big 5th; Jays beat Red Sox 10-8

Cavan Biggio’s two-run double capped a six-run fifth inning, Rowdy Tellez and Caleb Joseph homered and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 10-8

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays beat Rays 6-5 in 10 for 6th straight win

Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a run during the 10th inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays win their sixth consecutive game, 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Frida...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fight mars A's 9th straight win, 7-2 over Astros

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moreland 2 HRs, walk-off shot sends Red Sox over Toronto 5-3

Mitch Moreland hit two home runs, including a walk-off shot over the Green Monster to send the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryu, 'pen team on 3-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves

Hyun-Jin Ryu combined with four relievers on a three-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Sean Newcomb and the shorthanded Atlanta Braves 2-1

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS