Katoh is getting his first big-league start Thursday against the Red Sox, manning second base while batting eighth, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

He played in 764 minor-league games before getting this opportunity. The 27-year-old utility player has made a couple appearances as a defensive replacement, but he has yet to log his first big-league at-bat. Last year, he hit .306/.388/.474 with eight home runs and eight steals in 114 games at Triple-A in the Padres' organization.

Katoh was recalled by the Blue Jays on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh was sent to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, but he'll rejoin the major-league club after Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Katoh didn't appear in either of the first two games of the season and should provide utility depth during his time with the big-league club.

Katoh was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh won a roster spot out of spring training and was set to serve as a utility player for Toronto. He did not appear in either of the team's first two games and is now being optioned to create room for Bradley Zimmer on the active roster.

Katoh's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Thursday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will serve as utility depth for the Blue Jays to begin the 2022 campaign. The 27-year-old appeared in 14 Grapefruit League games this spring and slashed .333/.307/.542 with a homer, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and two stolen bases.

Katoh will be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh is a 27-year-old with no major-league experience who was merely in camp as a non-roster invitee, but he'll earn a bench spot after hitting .348/.385/.565 in 13 spring games. He's a versatile defender who's appeared everywhere except catcher and center field in the minors. His bat is nothing special, though he did hit a solid .306/.388/.474 (good for a 117 wRC+) for Triple-A El Paso in the Padres' system last year.

Katoh signed a minor-league deal with Toronto on Tuesday which includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh turned 27 years old in October and has yet to make his major-league debut. He looked good in 114 games for Triple-A El Paso in the Padres' system last season, with his .306/.388/.474 slash line earning him a 117 wRC+.

Katoh was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh worked with the Padres' major-league coaching staff this spring but will likely report to Triple-A El Paso to begin the season. Across 15 spring games, Katoh hit .273 with one home run and five RBI.

Katoh joined the Marlins' player pool Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Katoh will work out at the team's alternate training site. The infielder has yet to make his big-league debut but looked good in 83 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees' system last year, hitting .279/.382/.443 with 11 homers and eight steals.