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Invited to D-backs' camp Hatch signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact After spending the 2024 season in Japan, Hatch returned to MLB in 2025 but struggled to find success, finishing the year with a 5.82 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 34 innings between the Royals and Twins. The 31-year-old will now aim to bounce back with the D-backs, but he'll likely have to prove himself at Triple-A Reno before getting a chance to join Arizona's pitching staff.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Hatch cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hatch lost his place on Minnesota's 40-man roster after posting a 5.45 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 33 innings upon joining the club in August. He'll likely aim to sign a minor-league deal this winter.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's two-HR, four-hit day propels White Sox past Twins

Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in bullpen after spot start Hatch made his most recent appearance in long relief during Saturday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox, striking out five over five innings while allowing three hits and no walks.

Impact After tossing five innings of one-run ball in a winning effort over the Tigers in his first start of the season back on Aug. 17, Hatch shifted back to the bullpen last weekend while the Twins added a pair of trade-deadline pickups -- Mick Abel and Taj Bradley -- into the rotation. With Abel getting tagged for six runs over three innings Saturday in his team debut, Hatch effectively piggybacked him in the outing, even though that wasn't necessarily the Twins' plan heading into the day. Abel nor Bradley aren't guaranteed second turns through the rotation, but in spite of his strong performance Saturday, Hatch could end up sticking in the bullpen moving forward. The Twins will get another starter in Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) back from the injured list to start Wednesday's game in Toronto, and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) could be ready to come off the IL next week to further bolster the rotation.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery's slam off Twins pitching prospect Abel helps White Sox to 7-3 win

Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs second win Hatch (2-0) earned the win Sunday over the Tigers, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact Hatch, making his first start this season, was impressive against a Detroit team that had scored 15 runs in their previous two games. In 13.2 innings with Minnesota, Hatch has pitched to a 3.29 ERA with a 1.54 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB. The 30-year-old right-hander could get another look in the rotation while Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) and Matt Festa (shoulder) are sidelined. Hatch would tentatively line up for a road matchup with the White Sox in his next outing.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second win Hatch (2-0) earned the win Sunday over the Tigers, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lee's 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1

Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing start Sunday Hatch is slated to start Sunday's game against the Tigers at Target Field, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Minnesota will have a couple of holes in its rotation until Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) return from the injured list, and Hatch will fill one of those vacancies Sunday. The right-hander should be able to provide the Twins with some length after making two 4.1-inning bulk-relief appearances since Aug. 6. Between his stops with the Twins and Royals this season, Hatch owns a 5.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB in 9.2 innings over three outings.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Sunday Hatch is slated to start Sunday's game against the Tigers at Target Field, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Minnesota will have a couple of holes in its rotation until Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) return from the injured list, so the team will turn to Hatch to fill one of the vacancies Sunday. Hatch should be able to provide the Twins with a decent amount of length after he made a pair of 4.1-inning bulk-relief appearances in his first two games with Minnesota since being claimed off waivers from Kansas City on Aug. 4. Between his stops with the Twins and Royals, Hatch owns a 5.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB in 9.2 innings over three outings.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't find plate in bulk relief Hatch didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Yankees, allowing four runs on five hits and seven walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact With several Twins starters on the injured list, Hatch was tasked with eating some innings as a long reliever but struggled mightily to find the plate. The 30-year-old right-hander tossed just 51 of his 99 pitches for strikes Tuesday, and the seven walks issued set a career-worst mark. Hatch has a 5.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB over his first 9.2 innings. He'll carry minimal fantasy appeal in his next appearance, which is tentatively projected for this weekend in Detroit.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in Twins debut Hatch (1-0) earned the win against the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing two hits and one walk with three strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Hatch was excellent in bulk relief, throwing 38 of 56 pitches for strikes while limiting the Tigers to just two singles. The 30-year-old gave up two runs in a one-inning outing for the Royals on Friday and had posted a 4.22 ERA with a 78:28 K:BB over 91.2 innings at Triple-A Omaha. Though he's made just two major-league appearances this season, Wednesday's performance likely earned him another look with the Twins.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6, 2025 • MLB.COM

Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4

Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Claimed by Twins The Twins claimed Hatch off waivers from the Royals on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hatch will officially join the Twins' active roster Tuesday before their game in Detroit. The right-hander has spent nearly all of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.22 ERA and 78:28 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 18 starts. Hatch could be used either in the Twins' rotation or in long relief.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Royals designated Hatch for assignment Saturday.

Impact Hatch will be jettisoned from the Royals' 40-man roster after giving up two run in one inning during his season debut Friday. Jonathan Bowlan was also optioned off the active roster Saturday to make room for Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Likely to operate in bulk relief Hatch is expected to be used in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Angel Zerpa in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zerpa will likely be limited to one or two innings before turning the game over to the bullpen, and Hatch represents the freshest arm among Kansas City's relief options. Hatch had been serving as a full-time member of the Triple-A Omaha rotation prior to being called up Tuesday, notching a 4.22 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 78:28 K:BB in 91.2 innings over 18 starts. The right-hander will be available on three days' rest, though he handled a relatively light workload of 2.1 innings in his final start with Omaha on Saturday prior to his promotion.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to operate in bulk relief Hatch is expected to be used in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Angel Zerpa in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Royals selected Hatch's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Hatch will give the Royals' bullpen some length after Rich Hill lasted just four innings in Monday's loss to Atlanta. The righty is also a candidate to start later this week after Hill was removed from the 40-man roster Tuesday. Hatch holds a 4.22 ERA and 78:28 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 18 starts with Omaha in 2025.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining with KC Hatch cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Hatch was DFA'd by the Royals on Thursday but will remain in the organization. The righty didn't get into a game during his one day on KC's roster and hasn't appeared in an MLB contest since 2023, when he spent time with Pittsburgh and Toronto. Hatch has been working as a starter with Omaha this season and will likely reprise that role now that he's back with the Triple-A club.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd after game one The Royals designated Hatch for assignment Thursday.

Impact Hatch was selected from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday prior to the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals. While the right-hander did not appear in the game, his designation for assignment comes prior to Thursday's second part. In a corresponding move, Cole Ragans was reinstated from the injured list.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd after game one The Royals designated Hatch for assignment Thursday.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Royals selected Hatch's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Hatch made 10 starts with Omaha, collecting a 4.59 ERA and 46:19 K:BB over 51 innings. The right-hander will give the Royals' bullpen some length, and this will be his first stint in the big leagues since 2023.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NRI pact with Kansas City The Royals signed Hatch to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Hatch pitched for the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan this past season, holds a 3.53 ERA and 64:23 K:BB over 94.1 innings. He has experience both as a starter and reliever and it's not clear what role the Royals have planned for him, but he's likely to begin the year at Triple-A Omaha either way.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory