Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Tue 5/18/21 12:27 PM

Hatch (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Buffalo plans to deploy Hatch in a tandem start with Jacob Waguespack, so expect the 26-year-old right-hander to cover around 3-to-4 innings before exiting the game. The outing marks Hatch's first of the season, as he's been on the mend from a right elbow impingement since late March. Hatch will likely need to complete at least two or three rehab starts at Buffalo before the Blue Jays consider bringing him back from the 60-day injured list.

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Wed 5/12/21 5:11 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Thu 4/22/21 1:40 PM

Hatch (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Tue 4/13/21 5:49 PM

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

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Fri 4/2/21 1:03 PM

Hatch (elbow) resumed throwing Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hatch left a mid-March start with elbow inflammation but has seemingly avoided any serious issues. He'll have to build his arm strength back up, and his return date still isn't clear, but he doesn't appear to be lined up for an extended absence.

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Thu 4/1/21 11:26 AM

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

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Tue 3/23/21 5:07 PM

Hatch's elbow discomfort isn't tied to his UCL, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Sat 3/20/21 10:36 AM

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

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Wed 3/17/21 2:55 PM

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

Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Wed 3/17/21 1:55 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.