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Hatch

Hatch’s departure to Japan frees up a spot on Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster. The 29-year-old righty split last season between the Pirates and Blue Jays, finishing with a serviceable 4.08 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 26/12 K/BB ratio across 28 2/3 innings (18 appearances, two starts). He’ll aim to build up his long-term value overseas after struggling to carve out a permanent role in the big leagues over the last few years.

Hatch heads to the minors after making 12 appearances (two starts) for the Pirates since being claimed off waivers last month from the Blue Jays.

The 28-year-old right-hander allowed just two hits and a walk while punching out one — throwing 30 of his 45 pitches for strikes. Bailey Falter came on after him and handled the final six innings to earn the victory. On the season, Hatch now boasts a 2.87 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a 15/7 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings in his 10 appearances.

Hatch joins Pittsburgh’s bullpen after being claimed off waivers over the weekend from the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old righty has posted an underwhelming 4.26 ERA, 2.37 WHIP and a 10/5 K/BB ratio across 6 1/3 innings (six appearances) this season in the majors.

The 28-year-old right-hander has registered a 4.26 ERA, 2.37 WHIP and a 10/5 K/BB ratio across 6 1/3 innings in six appearances at the big league level this season. He’s likely to function in a middle relief role for the Pirates.

The move clears a spot for Davis Schneider on the 40-man roster. Hatch, 28, holds a 2.25 ERA over five relief appearances this season.

Hatch returns to the majors to join Toronto’s bullpen ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Orioles. The 28-year-old righty has made five relief appearances this season in the big leagues.

Hatch has been shipped back to the minors to make room for righty Alek Manoah to make his return to Toronto’s starting rotation on Friday evening.

Hatch gets the call to augment Toronto’s bullpen depth ahead of Saturday’s showdown against the division-rival Red Sox. The 28-year-old righty has made four relief appearances this season in the majors.

With Adam Cimber returning from paternity leave on Friday night, the Jays needed to clear a spot in their bullpen and it looks like it was Hatch who pulled the short straw this time around. The 28-year-old has yet to allow a run while posting a 1.64 WHIP and 8/3 K/BB ratio over 3 2/3 innings with the big league club this season. He’ll get another opportunity before the summer is through.