Manager Dave Roberts said Hill (finger) will make a rehab start Thursday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga, David Vassegh of 570 AM LA Sports reports.
Hill threw a simulated game Saturday, so it appears he's improving fast enough to warrant a shot at regular action. Roberts added that Thursday's start will last four innings or 60 pitches and the long-term goal is to bring him back as a starter, so expect the southpaw to see a couple appearances of this nature before he returns to the rotation. Alex Wood will likely return to the minors or be sent to the bullpen when that happens, though the Dodgers will employ a six-man rotation at least through next weekend's series in San Diego.