RICH HILL NEWS

Expected to be called up The Red Sox are slated to call up Hill, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Hill made just one appearance with Triple-A 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two scoreless innings Hill walked one and struck out two over two scoreless innings for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

Impact The 44-year-old left-hander made his debut for the WooSox after he signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox a week ago. The organization will evaluate Hill's outings in the minors to determine if he can 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

First Triple-A start Friday Hill will start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Henrique of Beyond the Monster reports.

Impact It's the first start this season for Hill, who inked a minor-league contract with the 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.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

A shot at the postseason infuses Rich Hill, 44, with that old drive and energy - The Boston Globe The veteran lefthander signed on with the Red Sox yet again in the hopes that he can be a difference-maker in their playoff push.

AUGUST 22 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

'This is a special place': Hill grateful for chance to return to Boston This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

It's official: Red Sox sign Rich Hill and will assign lefthander to Triple A Worcester - The Boston Globe Hill threw a bullpen for Worcester Sunday with top catching prospect Kyle Teel behind the plate. He will travel with the team to Norfolk, bu...

AUGUST 18 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Agrees to minors deal with Boston The Red Sox signed Hill to a minor-league contract Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Rich Hill, 44, to sign minors deal with Red Sox Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is signing a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported.Hill, 44, is no st...

AUGUST 16 • THESTATE.COM

Reports: Rich Hill, 44, to sign minors deal with Red Sox Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is signing a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported.Hill, 44, is no st...

AUGUST 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Still hoping to pitch in 2024 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, David...

Impact 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. 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.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to continue career Hill plans to continue his playing career in 2024, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact 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 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.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Another season in the books, with some drama yet to come In the end, any two of 25 games could have changed Padres' season; so many to thank for getting this thing through 162

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Secures extra-inning win Hill (8-14) picked up the win in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning game against the White Sox. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out three over two innings.

Impact This was Hill's second appearance out of the bullpen since going unclaimed on waivers September 14, and his first win since he was starting for the Pirates in June. The southpaw wrapped his season with a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 146.1 innings with 129 strikeouts. The 43-year-old Hill enters free agency with uncertainty regarding his future role; however, his 3.38 ERA in a limited sample of 10 innings as a reliever may be enticing enough to teams looking to bolster their bullpen with a multi-inning arm.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Blake Snell Cy Young watch; Rich Hill waiver watch What happens in the final four starts for the Padres' Blake Snell and Cubs' Justin Steele will likely determine the National League Cy Young...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Placed on waivers Hill was placed on waivers by the Padres on Tuesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact San Diego will hope to get a bit of salary relief on the veteran left-hander, but he could very well pass through waivers unclaimed. Hill, 43, has struggled to a 9.27 ERA in 22.1 innings (five starts, two relief appearances) since being acquired from the Pirates at the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banished to bullpen Hill worked in relief Sunday in the Padres' 12-2 loss to the Astros, striking out three while giving up one hit and two walks over three innings.

Impact After failing to escape the second inning while serving up six earned runs in his most recent start Sept. 4 versus the Phillies, Hill was bypassed for the start Sunday in favor of Matt Waldron. Though Waldron was dealt the loss after giving up four earned runs in five innings, he might have performed well enough to maintain the rotation spot over Hill, who lowered his ERA on Sunday but needed 55 pitches just to record his nine outs. Since joining the Padres in an Aug. 1 deal with the Pirates, Hill has gone 0-4 with a 9.27 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB across 22.1 innings over seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Making their own bad luck; Rich Hill's latest 'pathetic' performance brings up question Umpire blew it, but Big Four blew it bigger by failing to come through in big spots; another streak stopped too soon; what was missed

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pummeled by Phillies Hill (7-14) took the loss against Philadelphia on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 1.1 innings.

Impact Hill was in trouble from the get-go, allowing four of the first five batters he faced to reach base and yielding three first-inning runs on a bases-clearing double by Alex Bohm. The veteran hurler was allowed to return to the mound for the second, but things got even worse for him, as he surrendered four straight hits -- including a pair of homers -- to lead off the frame. Hill was pulled with a 6-1 deficit after just 1.1 innings, marking his shortest start of the season. Since joining the Padres on Aug. 1, the southpaw has struggled immensely, posting a 10.71 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB over 19.1 frames while losing four times in six decisions. His rotation spot may be in jeopardy despite the fact that Yu Darvish (elbow) was recently placed on the IL.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in return to rotation Hill took a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals after striking out two while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk across four innings.

Impact The southpaw had made his most recent appearance out of the bullpen this past weekend in Milwaukee after opening his tenure with the Padres with three straight poor starts, but Hill reclaimed a spot in the San Diego rotation this week with Yu Darvish (elbow) heading to the 15-day injured list. Though Hill was spared the loss Wednesday, his performance didn't inspire much confidence that he'll be able to hold down a rotation spot once Darvish is back in the fold. Through five outings with San Diego since being acquired from Pittsburgh on Aug. 1, Hill has gone 0-3 with an 8.50 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 18 innings.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Hill returns to Padres' rotation to take on Cardinals Veteran left-hander Rich Hill has rejoined the San Diego Padres’ rotation with Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflam...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rich Hill returns to Padres' rotation to take on Cardinals Veteran left-hander Rich Hill has rejoined the San Diego Padres' rotation with Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflam...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rejoining rotation Wednesday Hill is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Impact After going 0-3 with 9.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over his first three starts with the Padres following his acquisition from the Pirates at the trade deadline, Hill had his turn in the rotation skipped last week. He ended up working in relief in Friday's loss to Milwaukee, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over 2.2 innings. Despite his continued poor results, Hill will get a chance to step back into the San Diego rotation this week, filling the vacancy that was created when Yu Darvish (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turn in rotation gets skipped Hill is no longer lined up to make his next turn through the rotation this weekend in Milwaukee, as the Padres have instead named Pedro Avila their starter for Saturday's game agai...

Impact The Padres haven't formally announced that Hill will be removed from the rotation, but the veteran southpaw will have at least one turn skipped after going 0-3 with a 9.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in three starts since being acquired from the Pirates on Aug. 1. Hill should be available out of the bullpen this weekend and could even piggyback Avila on Saturday. Whether Hill will rejoin the rotation or continue working out of the bullpen next week will likely hinge on how Avila fares in Milwaukee.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Considering Rich Hill and Pedro Avila for the fifth; Tim Hill progress With Seth Lugo now starting on regular rest on Wednesday, Padres to start either Rich Hill or Pedro Avila on Saturday in Milwaukee

AUGUST 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pitches better but still takes loss Hill (7-13) took the loss against Arizona on Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three batters over five innings.

Impact Hill had gone a total of 6.1 frames and surrendered nine runs over his first two appearances since joining San Diego, so his five-inning, three-run outing Thursday was a step forward. The veteran hurler retired the first 10 batters he faced and gave up only three baserunners in total, but all three scored, with homers by Tommy Pham and Gabriel Moreno responsible for the damage. Hill has lost all three of his starts as a Padre, posting a 9.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 11.1 frames during that stretch.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE