Hill exited Sunday's start after just five pitches after a blister on his pitching hand popped, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Hill threw a bullpen session earlier in the week with no trouble, but the blister that had initially put Sunday's start in jeopardy resurfaced to end this outing early. Hill was visibly frustrated prior to his removal, as his chances to show off his skills to potential contenders prior to the trade deadline are fading fast. Fortunately, this injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but it's worth getting confirmation on Hill's status before utilizing the right-hander in his next scheduled start.