## Yankees and Dodgers Eyeing Free Agent Pitcher Rich Hill: Report
Rich Hill, aged 44, seems to be on track with his plan to sign with a team for the latter half of the 2024 season. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Hill has attracted interest from two prominent contenders, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe.
The Yankees and Dodgers are both in need of starting pitching, each for different reasons. The Yankees have seen their rotation go from being the best in the league to the worst, with a significant drop in performance since mid-June. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, despite injuries to key pitchers, have managed to hold their ground, with some rookies stepping up.
Hill’s potential as an innings eater is appealing to both teams. While he may not be a playoff pitching consideration for the Yankees, he could help stabilize their rotation for the rest of the season. Similarly, the Dodgers, who recently designated James Paxton for assignment, might find Hill to be a suitable replacement, especially considering his past stint with the team from 2016 to 2019.
Entering his 20th MLB season, Hill brings a wealth of experience, having played for 13 teams, including the Dodgers and Yankees. His career ERA stands at 4.01 in over 1,400 innings pitched. In 2023, he played for the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates, posting a 5.41 ERA in 32 appearances.
Both the Yankees and Dodgers are keeping a close watch on Hill as they weigh their pitching needs heading into the crucial latter part of the 2024 season.