Overview
- He shared the update on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast with host Rob Bradford and declined to label it a formal retirement.
- Hill said he is seeking ways to remain a contributory presence in the sport off the field.
- His on-field opportunities waned after the Royals designated him for assignment in July 2025 following a brief stint, and he turns 46 in March.
- He logged 21 MLB seasons with 14 teams, tying Edwin Jackson for the most clubs and trailing only Albert Pujols this century in seasons played.
- After an independent-league stop with the Long Island Ducks in 2015, he revived his career with Boston and earned a three-year, $48 million deal with the Dodgers; he finishes with 1,418 innings over 388 games and a 4.02 ERA.