Pittsburgh Pirates claim veteran pitcher Thomas Hatch off waivers

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Thomas Hatch throws a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 11-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Aug 6, 2023 / 07:02 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 6, 2023 / 07:02 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed veteran pitcher Thomas Hatch off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Both teams announced the transaction on Sunday evening.

Hatch was designated for assignment this week, after just over four years in Toronto.

He has appeared in six games with the Blue Jays this season, posting an ERA of 4.26. In 46.2 innings of work, he has struck out 45 batters allowing 28 earned runs and seven home runs.

In four years in the Major Leagues, the right-hander has posted a career record of 3-3 with a 5.40 ERA.