1B Matt Hague, the 30-year-old International League batting champion (.338) and MVP this year, was released by the Blue Jays on Nov. 24. He went 3-for-12 (.250) with two RBIs in 10 games for Toronto this year.

Hague was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Barry Davis of SportsNet reports.

Hague got his first taste of major league action last month, but he appeared in only one game as a pinch hitter. The 29-year-old has dominated the Triple-A ranks this season to the tune of a .338 average with 92 RBI, 33 doubles and 11 home runs in 136 games. He'll add another right-handed bat to the Toronto bench for the final three weeks of the regular season.

Hague was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

After lighting up the International League to the tune of a .348/.427/.482 batting line over 531 plate appearances, Hague earned his way on to the Jays' 40-man roster and was promoted to the majors last week. However, he had little chance of cracking the deep Toronto lineup, logging just one at-bat during his stay with the big club. He'll likely be back with the Jays in September to serve as a pinch-hitting option off the bench.

Hague was called-up to the majors from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Shi Davidi of SportsNet reports.

Hague is having an incredible year for Triple-A Buffalo, hitting for a .348/.427/.482 slash line with 10 home runs and 83 RBI while even chipping in five stolen bases. Hague can play both first base and third base and will be a solid pinch hitting option over the course of the next 10 days and with September right around the corner, Hague could remain in Toronto for the rest of the season. He replaces Drew Hutchison on the active roster as the Blue Jays don't need a fifth starter until August 29.

Hague went 3-for-5 with a RBI for Triple-A Buffalo in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Gwinnett.

The 29-year-old Hague has been absolutely raking in Triple-A this season, hitting .347 with nine home runs and 80 RBI in 112 games. Stuck at first base behind Edwin Encarnacion and Justin Smoak, Hague would need a serious injury to move him into the majors.

Hague was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports.

Already 29 years old, Hague has just 76 big-league plate appearances to his name. He's been a strong hitter at the Triple-A level for the past few years, but he hasn't provided the kind of top-notch numbers that teams would like to see from a player with limited defensive skills. Hague will need a couple of injuries in front of him on the big-league club in order to get a shot this season.

Hague's contract was selected by the Blue Jays from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Hague will provide the Blue Jays with an extra bat off the bench during their final game of the 2014 season.

Hague was designated for assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Hague was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Aug. 18, but barely lasted two weeks on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has posted some useful numbers during his time in the minors, but he's well past prospect status and was unworthy of a roster spot with the Blue Jays boasting a full stable of first base/DH types.

Hague was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays and promptly optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Recently designated for assignment by the Pirates, Hague belted 14 homers en route to a .267/.365/.448 line in 330 at-bats at Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He'll provide organizational depth at first base.

Hague has been designated for assignment by the Pirates.

The move frees up a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster for the addition of pitcher John Axford, who was added by the team on Thursday.

Pirates optioned 1B Matt Hague to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague was hitless in two at-bats during his brief time with the big club. He's clearing room for the return of Francisco Liriano (oblique).

Pirates purchased the contract of 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague will give the Pirates a bench bat while Starling Marte deals with a family matter. Hague, 28, has hit .267/.363/.456 this season at the Triple-A level.

Pirates designated 1B Matt Hague for assignment.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Hague, 27, batted .229 (16-for-70) in 30 games with the Pirates this past season.

Pirates recalled 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague batted .229/.270/.257 in 30 games for the Bucs this season. He'll hope to earn a bench spot next spring.

Pirates optioned 1B Matt Hague to Triple-A Indianapolis.

He was sent down to make room for Alex Presley's return from the disabled list. Hague is hitting .229 (16-for-70) with two doubles and seven RBI in 30 games at the major league level this season. He should be back later this summer.

Pirates recalled 1B Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague saw semi-regular starts with the Pirates earlier this year and will look to reestablish himself behind Casey McGehee. He'll return to a .235/.278/.265 batting line in 28 games this season.

Pirates recalled INF Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague made the Opening Day roster but was sent down after just nine at-bats. He was hitting .278/.325/.333 with one homer over 144 at-bats for Indy and will provide depth at first and third base.

Pirates optioned INF Matt Hague to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague had been serving as depth on the bench behind Garrett Jones, Casey McGehee and Pedro Alvarez, but will be better served playing every day at Triple-A. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Charlie Morton.

Matt Hague will make his major league debut in Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Hague will start at first base and hit fifth. Neil Walker drops to sixth in the order. Jose Tabata replaces Alex Presley at the leadoff slot.

Matt Hague homered in a second straight game Saturday and now has six homers for the spring.

It wouldn't make a whole lot of sense for the Pirates to carry four corner infielders in Garrett Jones, Pedro Alvarez, Casey McGehee and Hague, so unless they change their minds and stick Alvarez in Triple-A where he belongs, Hague remains likely to be the odd man out. Of course, if they do drop Alvarez, Hague would immediately become a pretty interesting sleeper in NL-only leagues.