Hatch struck out one in a perfect sixth inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that the right-hander was being used for a short relief outing this late in camp could be a sign the Blue Jays plan to transition him to the bullpen on a full-time basis this season rather than stretching him back out to start at Triple-A Buffalo. Hatch's 9.35 ERA and 2.08 WHIP through 8.2 innings this spring are ugly but they come with an 11:2 K:BB, and he could be an option later this season when the big-league 'pen needs reinforcements.

Hatch was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was difficult to envision Hatch sticking around with the big-league team after he was clobbered for 10 earned runs on 12 hits in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. Hatch was replaced on the active roster by Trevor Richards (neck). Given he has an ERA north of 5.00 with Buffalo too, Hatch could be a DFA candidate around the trade deadline.

Hatch (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, allowing 10 runs on 12 hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays swept the twin bill, and Hatch didn't really give his team a chance in the nightcap. He gave up runs in each of his first three innings, and Isaac Paredes and Francisco Mejia added on with homers in the fifth. Hatch was not the designated 27th man -- that was Casey Lawrence -- but it would not be a surprise to see Hatch sent down after this showing.

Hatch was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch will make his season debut as the starter in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay. The right-hander has made 12 starts in Buffalo this year and has posted a 5.12 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 63.1 innings.

Hatch will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch has spent the season with Triple-A Buffalo, where he owns a 5.12 ERA through 12 starts. He's thrown 35.2 career innings at the major-league level, mostly in relief, posting a 3.79 ERA but a 4.76 FIP.

The Blue Jays optioned Hatch to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch was one of 15 players sent to minor-league camp Monday in the Jays' latest round of roster cuts. The 27-year-old right-hander been stretching out as a starter this spring and is expected to slot into the rotation at Triple-A Buffalo. He made three appearances (two starts) for the big club in 2021, working 9.1 innings while giving up seven earned runs on 11 hits and six walks.

Hatch will be viewed as a starting pitcher during spring training, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays have bolstered their starting rotation during the offseason, most recently by adding Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday. As a result, Hatch is a long shot to earn a spot in the starting rotation after spending most of last season at Triple-A Buffalo. Even if the right-hander is unable to secure a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, he'll likely be one of the team's top options to serve as a spot starter after stretching out during spring training.

Hatch was placed on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring tendinitis Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch was removed from Thursday's series opener due to a hamstring issue, and the injury will likely force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. The right-hander made three appearances (two starts) for the Blue Jays this year and posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 9.1 innings.

Hatch exited Thursday's game against the Twins with right hamstring tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch exited Thursday's game after 30 pitches, with beat reporters suggesting that he looked uncomfortable throughout the outing. The results indicated the same, as he allowed three earned runs on one hit and three walks. The positive news is that he avoided an injury to his arm, so he should be ready for the 2022 season if he is sidelined for the remainder of the 2021 campaign.

Hatch exited Thursday's game against the Twins after being visited on the mound by a trainer, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hatch was seen grimacing after throwing a pitch, and he was visited by trainers immediately after. There are no details on the nature of the injury at this time, but it is clear that Hatch was in a fair amount of discomfort.