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Rich Hill: Let go by Boston
Rich Hill was released by the Red Sox on Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.Hill was designated for assignment by the team Friday, but he'll now officially hit the open market. The left-hander made four appearances with Boston, producing a 4.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Designated for assignment
Rich Hill was designated for assignment Friday, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.Hill had a 4.91 ERA, five strikeouts and three walks in 3.2 innings over four appearances for Boston. It's possible this is the last we see of the 44-year-old lefty in the majors.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Used out of bullpen
Rich Hill struck out two over 1.1 scoreless relief innings in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Toronto.Hill closed out the seventh inning by striking out Daulton Varsho with a runner on base, then threw a 1-2-3 eighth. He agreed to a minor-league deal with Boston earlier this month and worked his way back to the big leagues. Thursday's appearance made 2024 the 20th consecutive year in which the left-hander has appeared in an MLB game. While he's been mainly a starter throughout his career, Hill is expected to work out of the Boston Red Sox bullpen.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Officially recalled
The Boston Red Sox selected Rich Hill's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.The 44-year-old Hill will make his 2024 big-league debut after throwing a pair of scoreless innings in his lone appearance with Worcester. Despite operating as a starter for most of his career, Hill is slated to come out of the bullpen for the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Expected to be called up
The Boston Red Sox selected Rich Hill's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.Hill made just one appearance with Worcester after inking a minor-league contract in mid-August, tossing two scoreless innings on Aug. 23. The 44-year-old threw 28 pitches in the appearance, so he's not ready to be used as a traditional starter initially. Hill posted a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 146.1 innings with the Pirates and Padres in 2023.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Logs two scoreless innings
Rich Hill walked one and struck out two over two scoreless innings for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.Hill made his debut for the WooSox after the 44-year-old left-hander signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox a week ago. He threw 28 pitches (15 strikes). The organization will evaluate Hill's outings in the minors to determine if he should be called up to bolster the pitching staff down the stretch. There could be a rotation opportunity for Hill after the Red Sox transferred James Paxton (calf) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: First Triple-A start Friday
Rich Hill will start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Henrique of Beyond the Monster reports.It's the first start this season for Hill, who inked a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox last week. It will be an abbreviated outing for Hill, with Brad Keller following him in a piggyback situation. The 44-year-old will likely need multiple appearances with Worcester before Boston considers adding him to its roster.
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Red Sox's Rich Hill: Agrees to minors deal with Boston
The Boston Red Sox signed Rich Hill to a minor-league contract Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.Hill turned 44 in March and has not pitched anywhere this season. However, he had maintained hope of eventually landing a deal with a contender and now is back for what would be his fourth stint with the Red Sox, assuming he's eventually added to the major-league roster. The left-hander has been throwing on his own and is expected to join Triple-A Worcester next week. With James Paxton (calf) likely done for the season, Hill could get a shot to be Boston's fifth starter down the stretch.
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Rich Hill: Still hoping to pitch in 2024
Rich Hill said in an interview Wednesday with David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports that he has been ramping up during bullpen sessions and is preparing to sign with a team in August.Coming off a 2023 season in which he struggled to a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 146.1 innings with the Pirates and Padres, the 44-year-old Hill isn't yet ready to close the book on his playing career. He made it clear over the winter that he didn't intend to sign anywhere until around midseason so that he could coach his son's Little League team in the spring, but given his age and poor form to close out the 2023 season, interest in Hill likely would have been minimal had he committed to joining a team before spring training. Though the veteran southpaw now feels like he'll be ready to contribute soon, he'll most likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency and prove himself against Triple-A competition before he gets another look in the majors.
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Padres' Rich Hill: Plans to continue career
Rich Hill plans to continue his playing career in 2024, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.Hill made the revelation on Bradford's "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast. The 43-year-old left-hander didn't have a great 2023 campaign, posting a 5.41 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 129:58 K:BB over 146.1 innings for the Pirates and San Diego Padres. Hill will turn 44 shortly after Opening Day next year but should be able to find a club willing to give him a one-year contract.