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A day after beating Yankees, Jays starter Hutchison sent to triple-A Buffalo
TORONTO – The Blue Jays have sent right-hander Drew Hutchison to triple-A Buffalo a day after he pitched Toronto to a win over the rival New York Yankees.
Hutchison pitched 6 2/3 string innings at Rogers Centre on Sunday in Toronto’s 3-1 victory that avoided a three-game Yankees sweep.
Hutchison is 12-2 in 24 starts this season, but has been inconsistent, especially on the road, and has a 5.06 earned-run average.
The move comes as Toronto looks to shorten its starting rotation in preparation for a run at the American League East title. The Jays entered Monday a half-game back of the Yankees for the division lead.
Toronto also recalled infielder Matt Hague from Buffalo to replace recently demoted reliever Aaron Loup.
Hague leads the International League with a .348 batting average, 83runs batted in, a .427 on-base percentage and 161 hits.
The Jays said a roster move to fill Hutchison’s spot on the roster will be made Tuesday.
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