Katoh signed with the NPB's Nippon Ham Fighters on Friday, Kyodo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh reached the majors for the first time in his age-27 season, appearing in eight games for the Blue Jays. He recorded one hit and worked a trio of walks in 11 plate appearances. It's possible he takes his game to another level in Japan and eventually returns to North America, but nothing in his minor-league resume suggests a major breakout is coming.

The Mets outrighted Katoh to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh will stick around in the organization after none of MLB's other 29 teams put in a waiver claim for him when the Mets designated him for assignment Friday. The 27-year-old infielder has appeared in eight games at the big-league level in 2022, all of which came with the Blue Jays before the Mets claimed him off waivers in May.

Katoh was designated for assignment Friday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He went 1-for-7 in a brief eight-game run in the majors earlier this year. Katoh will likely pass through waivers unclaimed and continue providing infield depth in the upper levels of the Mets' farm system.

Katoh was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh was called up by the Mets on Tuesday, but he didn't appear in any games during his stint with the major-league club. The 27-year-old has gone just 1-for-17 with a stolen base, three walks and seven strikeouts over five games in Syracuse this year, but he should see more consistent playing time in the minors.

Katoh was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in early May and will now receive his first major-league opportunity with the Mets. The 27-year-old is unlikely to play a significant role for New York given the infield is currently in good health.

Katoh was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh was cast off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster Wednesday, and he'll report to Triple-A Syracuse after being claimed by the Mets. The 27-year-old played in eight games with Toronto this year and went 1-for-7 with a double, two runs, three walks and a strikeout.

Katoh was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old was sent down by Toronto on Sunday, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster after right-hander Casey Lawrence's contract was selected Wednesday. Katoh will likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Katoh was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after Sunday's 3-2 win over Houston, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh received three straight starts this week but will head to Triple-A with major-league rosters shrinking from 28 to 26 players. The 27-year-old appeared in eight games during his first taste of the majors and went 1-for-7 with a double, three walks and two runs.

Katoh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

After a recent string of three consecutive starts, Katoh has now been on the bench for all three games of the Blue Jays' series with the Astros following Vladimir Guerrero's recent return from a sore foot. Katoh is expected to continue to serve as a utility option while Toronto has all of its everyday infielders available.

Katoh will start at first base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh will pick up his third consecutive start, this time filling in for Vladimir Guerrero, who is nursing a sore right foot. The Blue Jays don't believe that Guerrero's sore foot is anything that will force him to the injured list, so Katoh should soon move back into a utility role. The rookie went 1-for-4 with a double and a run between the Blue Jays' previous two games.