US EditionThe Royals signed veteran Rich Hill to a minor league deal. They would be his 14th team if called up
- The Kansas City Royals signed 45-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a minor league deal on Tuesday, 2025-05-14, offering him a chance to pitch in the big leagues again.
- Hill, who debuted with the Cubs in 2005, has pitched for 13 MLB franchises and will reach a record 14 teams if called up by the Royals.
- Throughout his 20-year career, Hill has taken the mound in 386 games, including 248 as a starter, compiling a 4.01 ERA and 1,428 strikeouts. His standout season came in 2016, when he posted a 2.12 ERA while pitching for both the Athletics and Dodgers.
- Royals manager Matt Quatraro praised Hill as the ultimate competitor who still has the drive to pitch, saying, "I love Rich" and "Nobody wants to win more than that guy."
- Hill will report soon to spring training in Surprise, Arizona, likely start in Triple-A Omaha, and attempt to contribute to a Royals team contending for the postseason.
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World's oldest baseball star, 45, signs with 14th MLB team to keep career going
THE oldest player in baseball has joined his 14th MLB team in a bid to keep his career alive. Rich Hill signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals this week. Rich Hill signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City RoyalsGetty Images - Getty A statement from the Missouri team on X read: “We have signed LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract. He will report to Surprise and is expected to join Omaha (AAA) soon.” Should he play for t…
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