DEREK HILL NEWS

Joins active roster The Giants activated Hill on Wednesday.

Impact San Francisco claimed Hill off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday, and he'll now officially join the MLB roster, replacing Luis Matos. The 28-year-old Hill slashed .256/.289/.465 with three homers and five RBI in 45 plate appearances during his time with Texas and played all three outfield positions after working exclusively as a center fielder in past seasons.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Giants Hill was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Hill was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Saturday, but it didn't take long for him to find a new home in San Francisco. The outfielder is immediately added to the Giants' 40-man roster, though it's unclear if he'll report to the major-league roster or Triple-A Sacramento. Hill produced a .256 average with three home runs, five RBI, five runs scored and two stolen bases over 43 at-bats in 16 games with Texas this season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Hill was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Hill will now be placed on waivers and if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely report to Triple-A Round Rock. The 28-year-old compiled a .256 average with three home runs, five RBI, five runs scored and two stolen bases over 43 at-bats after being called up to the major-league roster May 21.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks homer in loss Hill went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Hill briefly put the Rangers ahead 2-1 when he took Cade Povich deep in the fifth inning. Hill has hit safely in each of his three games since he was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, though he's also struck out four times over 10 plate appearances in that span. He's hitting .263 (5-for-19) with two stolen bases in the majors this year, and he's likely to function as a fourth outfielder as long as he's up with the Rangers.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces in debut Hill went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Hill had his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday and started in place of right fielder Adolis Garcia (forearm). The newest Ranger delivered a single in his first at-bat then stole second base before Marcus Semien plated him with a double. Garcia had an MRI, which came back "pretty good," manager Bruce Bochy told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, which suggests Hill's window of opportunity will be a brief one.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Called up and starting Hill had his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. He's batting eighth and playing right field against the Phillies.

Impact Hill will fill a depth role in the outfield for the Rangers, taking the spot of Austin Pruitt (knee) who was moved to the 60-day injured list. With Adolis Garcia (forearm) banged up and sitting Tuesday, Hill will slot into the starting lineup for his 2024 debut.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elects to become free agent Hill elected to become a free agent Monday.

Impact Hill played in only 13 major-league games with the Nationals this season and heads to the open market with a weak .229/.279/.314 career big-league batting line in 304 plate appearances. The 27-year-old outfielder will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Hill accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hill was designated for assignment on Wednesday and went unclaimed off waivers. He had the option to become a free agent but will remain in the Nationals' organization to await his next opportunity. The 27-year-old has hit .229/.279/.314 in 108 career games, so he's unlikely to fill a significant role if and when he returns.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nats recall OF Alex Call, designate Derek Hill for assignment The Washington Nationals recalled Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and designated fellow outfielder Derek Hill, a former first...

JULY 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Nationals designated Hill for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Washington will pull the plug on Hill as its everyday center fielder after a roughly two-week stint atop the depth chart following Victor Robles' (back) move to the 10-day injured list. Though he's regarded as a strong defender in center, Hill mustered a lowly .170/.220/.191 slash line across 50 plate appearances with the Nationals following his promotion from Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals recalled Alex Call from Triple-A in a corresponding move, and he'll presumably take on a regular role in center sans Hill and Robles.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as primary center fielder Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Rochester on June 21, Hill has started in each of the Nationals' subsequent 10 games, but he's slashed a woeful .132/.175/.158 over 40 plate appearances. Despite Hill's ongoing struggles at the dish, the elite defense he brings in center field looks as though it'll be enough for him to stick in Washington's everyday lineup while Victor Robles (back) is on the injured list.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from Triple-A Washington selected Hill's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hill has played well for the Red Wings in 2023 with a .320 average, eight homers, 11 stolen bases and a .903 OPS over his 194 at-bats in the International League. The 27-year-old replaces Victor Robles on the 26-man active roster with Robles being placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms in his lumbar spine.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI deal Hill signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact A superb defensive center fielder who has been unable to hit big-league pitching, Hill could get reps in Washington in 2023, given how barren the depth chart is. The 26-year-old has a career .240/.291/.339 slash line with four home runs and nine steals in 254 MLB plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Hill cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact After being designated for assignment by Seattle on Wednesday, Hill will now have to put on a bit more of a show in Triple-A in order to make it back onto the club's roster. He slashed .229/.296/.401 over 255 plate appearances in Triple-A last season, but ended the season hot with a .828 OPS during September.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Hill was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Wednesday.

Impact Hill was claimed by Seattle in early August after being designated for assignment by the Tigers, and he slashed .236/.320/.462 with five homers, 19 runs, 19 RBI and six steals over 34 games at Triple-A Tacoma. He'll likely become a free agent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Seattle Hill was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Detroit earlier this week and will now join a new organization. Hill was at the Triple-A level with the Tigers, so he'll likely report to the Mariners' affiliate in Tacoma. The outfielder has played in 31 big-league games this season and has a .229/.270/.289 slash line and 30.4 percent strikeout rate in 92 plate appearances.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Hill was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact The Tigers needed to open up a spot on their 40-man roster, and Hill was the player who wound up being removed from the list. He has played with Triple-A Toledo since the middle of June, and it remains to be seen if he will continue doing so or join another organization.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hill went just 1-for-12 at the plate through six games in June and will now head to the minors, where he'll likely see more playing time. Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment, while Drew Hutchison's contract was selected and Tyler Alexander (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in corresponding moves.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Friday Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's contest versus the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact After missing two straight games with a sinus illness, Hill will return to the lineup Friday. With Daz Cameron (undisclosed) on the COVID-19 restricted list, he may pick up some extra run in the outfield.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling sinus issues Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Hill was available off the bench for Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates but is still dealing with some sinus issues, Chris McCosky of The Detroi...

Impact Hill remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but Hinch suggested his continued absence may have less to do with the sinus issues than it does the Tigers wanting to take a longer look at Daz Cameron. Over his last six games, Cameron has posted an .883 OPS, and though Hill presents a defensive upgrade in the outfield, the offense-starved Tigers may prioritize Cameron's superior bat.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Hill is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact With Austin Meadows (vertigo) returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Tigers will have one fewer spot available in the everyday outfield until Robbie Grossman (neck) is back from the IL. Willi Castro appears to have solidified a regular job at this point, so Hill and Daz Cameron will have to jockey for playing time at the other spot. Cameron will get the nod Tuesday while Hill takes a seat after going 0-for-8 over his last four contests.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0

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JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS