Thomas Hatch RP FA Thu 4/22/21 1:40 PM
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
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.
Thomas Hatch RP FA Tue 1/26/21 12:00 PM
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Hatch is viewed as a starter heading into the upcoming season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hatch was exclusively a starter in the minors but appeared out of the bullpen in 16 of his 17 outings as a rookie last season. His 2.73 ERA in 26.1 innings looked quite strong on the surface, but it seems in large part attributable to an unsustainable .232 BABIP, as it came with a mediocre combination of a 21.1 percent strikeout rate and an 11.9 percent walk rate. It's far from guaranteed that he'll earn a rotation spot to start the season, but it appears as though he'll at least be in the mix.
Thomas Hatch RP FA Sat 8/22/20 11:15 AM
Thomas Hatch
RP FA
Hatch (1-1) picked up his first big-league win in Friday's extra-inning victory over the Rays, allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
He entered the game with the score tied 4-4, then become the pitcher of record when the Jays surged ahead in the 10th. Hatch continues to impress, posting a 2.13 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB through his first 12.2 major-league innings with a win and two holds in seven appearances. The 25-year-old should eventually transition back to the rotation at some point down the road, but for now is part of a dynamic young long-relief crew that includes Anthony Kay and Ryan Borucki.