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Rich Hill to Tie MLB Franchise Record in Royals Call-Up

The 45-year-old will step into Kansas City’s rotation to address injuries

FILE PHOTO :Sep 1, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill (44) pitches in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Kansas City plans to promote Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for Tuesday’s start against the Cubs, making him only the second player to appear for 14 franchises and tying Edwin Jackson’s MLB record.
  • At 45 years and 133 days old, Hill will become the oldest active major leaguer and the first pitcher aged 45 or older to take the mound since 2018.
  • After signing a minor-league deal in May, Hill posted a 5.36 ERA with 61 strikeouts over nine Triple-A starts, earning the call-up for his 21st big-league season.
  • The Royals turned to Hill to fill rotation spots vacated by Cole Ragans, Alec Marsh and Michael Lorenzen, all sidelined by arm injuries.
  • Over a 21-year career, Hill has compiled a 90-74 record with a 4.01 ERA and 1,428 strikeouts in 386 games, highlighted by sub-3.00 ERAs from 2016 to 2019.