Diamondbacks release reliever Thomas Hatch after minor league stint

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Diamondbacks release reliever Thomas Hatch after minor league stint
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have released 31-year-old reliever Thomas Hatch, who last pitched for the Minnesota Twins in 2025. Hatch signed a minor league deal with Arizona during the offseason after spending parts of four seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. In his career, he has a 5.24 ERA in 51 appearances. His release comes at a time when teams like the Twins and Royals, who have previously employed him, may be facing injury concerns in their pitching ranks.

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  • Hatch has five years of Major League experience.
  • He recorded a career-high 34 innings pitched in 2025.
  • Hatch's MLB career includes a stint with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2024.
  • He had a 5.24 ERA and 83 strikeouts across his appearances.
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  • 4:06 PMYahoo SportsDiamondbacks release former Blue Jays reliever who also played in Japan
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