The Blue Jays optioned Hatch to Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Sunday's game against the Royals.
Hatch will cede his spot on the 26-man roster and in the rotation to Jose Berrios, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Twins ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Toronto turned to Hatch to make his first start with the big club Monday in Boston, where the right-hander was ambushed for three runs on seven hits and one walk in 3.2 innings. Hatch should continue to make regular starts at Triple-A to stay ready in the event the Blue Jays' rotation depth takes a hit at any point in the second half.