DEREK HILL NEWS

May be in lead for starting job Hill appears to be ahead of Dane Myers in the battle for the Marlins' starting center field job, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Neither player has been lighting it up at the plate, but Hill is the more reliable defender and has shown a bit more power this spring, managing a .259/.375/.481 slash line through 32 plate appearances with two homers. Jesus Sanchez has also been getting some work in center, so there may be more than two horses in the race, but the Marlins are more comfortable with his glove in right field. Even if Hill wins the Opening Day assignment however, he may not see a full-time workload, as the team tries to find ways to get both Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine into the lineup as well. Miami's outfield remains a muddle, and Hill's career .629 OPS over 476 big-league PAs doesn't make him an appealing fantasy option even if he gets significant playing time.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for starting CF job Hill is expected to compete with Dane Myers for the Marlins' starting job in center field, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Both players hit from the right side, so a traditional platoon isn't on the table, but some sort of time share might be the most likely outcome of the spring job battle. Hill saw action for three different big-league teams in 2024, compiling a modest .241/.271/.420 slash line between the Giants, Rangers and Marlins with seven homers and six steals in 172 plate appearances, but he has more experience in center field than Myers does and might be the more reliable defender. 23-year-old Victor Mesa, who once had some prospect cache in the Marlins' system and showed signs of improvement at Triple-A last year, is out of minor-league options and could also push his way into the competition with a strong spring.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4

Michael Harris II tripled, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins activate 2B Vidal Brujan, OF Derek Hill off IL The Miami Marlins activated both second baseman Vidal Brujan and outfielder Derek Hill off the injured list Thursday.In corresponding moves,...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Activated from IL The Marlins activated Hill (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Hill missed the previous two weeks of action with an impingement in his left (non-throwing) shoulder but has been cleared to return after playing two rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 28-year-old was receiving regular run in the outfield prior to getting hurt, but the Marlins figure to prioritize Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine over Hill down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing live pitching Hill (shoulder) has progressed to hitting in live batting practice at the Marlins' facility in Jupiter, Fla., MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Hill was placed on the 10-day injured list Sept. 5 with a left shoulder impingement, manager Skip Schumaker said that the 28-year-old was fully cleared to play the outfield and run the bases. Swinging the bat was a concern, however, but Hill seems to have cleared a major hurdle in his recovery from the injury by taking live BP. Hill could be a candidate to return from the IL at some point during the Marlins' final homestand of the season, which concludes Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies play the Marlins leading series 2-1

The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Marlins placed Hill on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left shoulder impingement, retroactive to Sept. 5.

Impact Hill hasn't registered a plate appearance since Sunday, and he's now due to miss at least another eight days as he recovers from his shoulder injury. Javier Sanoja was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and may have an opportunity to work as Miami's fourth outfielder while Hill is out.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies bring 6-game win streak into game against the Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to build upon a six-game win streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies visit the Marlins on 5-game road win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Miami Marlins trying to prolong a five-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Hill is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Giants.

Impact Hill went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco. Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine will man the outfield for the Marlins on Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice in win Hill went 3-for-6 with two home runs and three total RBI in Thursday's 12-8 victory over the Rockies.

Impact Hill led off the second inning with a solo shot off Bradley Blalock to open the scoring before launching a 420-foot, two-run homer off Noah Davis in the sixth. The 28-year-old Hill now has three long balls in his last two games after going 17 games without a home run -- he'd gone just 13-for-62 (.210) in that span. Overall, Hill's slashing .244/.270/.444 across 142 plate appearances between the Marlins, Giants and Rangers this season with seven homers, 24 RBI, 17 runs scored and five stolen bases.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Hill homers twice, Kyle Stowers drives in 4 as Marlins beat Rockies 12-8

Derek Hill had three hits and his second career two-homer game, Ali Sanchez had three hits and stole home, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 12-8 to earn a split of t...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schunk hits first big league homer, Freeland goes 6 innings and Rockies beat Marlins 8-2

Kyle Freeland went six innings, Aaron Schunk hit his first major league home run and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of four Marlins errors to beat Miami 8-2

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Tuesday Hill isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Colorado.

Impact Hill will take a day to recollect himself Tuesday after going 3-for-20 with two RBI and seven strikeouts over his last five games. In his absence, Miami's outfield will be occupied by Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take road slide into matchup against the Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks will aim to end their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill's go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2

Derek Hill delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Severino throws shutout and Mets get homers from Lindor and Alonso in 4-0 win over Marlins

Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making sixth straight start Hill is batting eighth as the designated hitter Sunday against the Padres.

Impact It's the sixth straight start for Hill, who has gone 5-for-19 with a double, a homer, two steals and nine RBI since being claimed off waivers by the Marlins last week. The 28-year-old will likely need to continue producing in order to retain the lineup spot, but for now he's settled into a regular role.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez's RBI groundout in 10th lifts surging Padres to 9-8 win over Marlins

Luis Arraez had two hits and drove in three runs, including a go-ahead RBI groundout in the 10th inning, and the surging San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 9-8

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds score 7 times in the 10th inning to beat Marlins 10-4

TJ Friedl homered and drove in three runs, Elly De La Cruz had three hits and stole his major league-leading 59th base, and Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run single during a seven-ru...

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts first career grand slam Hill went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Reds.

Impact The journeyman outfielder got hold of an Andrew Abbott fastball in the first inning and lofted it over the fence in right-center field, giving the Marlins a 5-0 lead and giving Hill his first career grand slam. He was getting the start in left field and batting sixth, and for now he appears to be working the short side of a platoon with Kyle Stowers. Hill can handle center field defensively though, and if he gets hot at the plate, there should be playing time available for him as Miami sorts through its roster options for 2025. While the 28-year-old has yet to find much success in the majors, Hill has a career .300/.360/.502 slash line in 932 plate appearance at Triple-A with 30 homers and 35 steals.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Hill's grand slam, Bellozo's strong start help Marlins to hold off Reds 6-4

Derek Hill’s grand slam capped a five-run first inning and Marlins starter Valente Bellozo threw a shutout into the sixth as Miami held off a a late Reds rally to beat Cincinnati 6...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Fish The Marlins claimed Hill off waivers from the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Hill was DFA'd by the Giants on Friday, but he'll remain in the big leagues as he joins the Marlins' outfield unit. The 28-year-old went 3-for-12 with two RBI and three runs scored in five games with the Giants, and he figures to take on a reserve role with his new club.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE