Hague was designated for assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports. Hague was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Aug. 18, but barely lasted two weeks on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has posted some useful numbers during his time in the minors, but he's well past prospect status and was unworthy of a roster spot with the Blue Jays boasting a full stable of first base/DH types.

Hague was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays and promptly optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. Recently designated for assignment by the Pirates, Hague belted 14 homers en route to a .267/.365/.448 line in 330 at-bats at Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He'll provide organizational depth at first base.

Hague has been designated for assignment by the Pirates. The move frees up a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster for the addition of pitcher John Axford, who was added by the team on Thursday.

Pirates optioned 1B Matt Hague to Triple-A Indianapolis. Hague was hitless in two at-bats during his brief time with the big club. He's clearing room for the return of Francisco Liriano (oblique).

Pirates purchased the contract of 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hague will give the Pirates a bench bat while Starling Marte deals with a family matter. Hague, 28, has hit .267/.363/.456 this season at the Triple-A level.

Pirates designated 1B Matt Hague for assignment. The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Hague, 27, batted .229 (16-for-70) in 30 games with the Pirates this past season.

Pirates recalled 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hague batted .229/.270/.257 in 30 games for the Bucs this season. He'll hope to earn a bench spot next spring.

Pirates optioned 1B Matt Hague to Triple-A Indianapolis. He was sent down to make room for Alex Presley's return from the disabled list. Hague is hitting .229 (16-for-70) with two doubles and seven RBI in 30 games at the major league level this season. He should be back later this summer.

Pirates recalled 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hague saw semi-regular starts with the Pirates earlier this year and will look to reestablish himself behind Casey McGehee. He'll return to a .235/.278/.265 batting line in 28 games this season.

Pirates recalled INF Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hague made the Opening Day roster but was sent down after just nine at-bats. He was hitting .278/.325/.333 with one homer over 144 at-bats for Indy and will provide depth at first and third base.