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Royals Designate Veteran Pitcher Rich Hill for Assignment

7/30/2025

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In a surprising move, the Kansas City Royals have designated 45-year-old veteran pitcher Rich Hill for assignment after just two starts, where he recorded a 5.00 ERA. With this decision, Hill ties the record for most teams played for at 14. The Royals have called up Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha to take his place in the rotation.

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In a surprising move, the Kansas City Royals have designated 45-year-old veteran pitcher Rich Hill for assignment after just two starts, where he recorded a 5.00 ERA. With this decision, Hill ties the record for most teams played for at 14. The Royals have called up Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha to take his place in the rotation.