Hill (blister) is still unable to throw without a protective covering on his left middle finger, but the club is optimistic he can start sometime on their upcoming road trip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Hill's next start is still to be decided, but a DL trip seems unlikely at this point. "We're keeping him on the roster for a reason," manager Bob Melvin said. The road trip in question runs from Monday through next Thursday, which unfortunately leaves a big window of uncertainty for Hill's owners, but he should be expected to make his return at some point before the Athletics return home Aug. 5 against the Cubs.