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Royals Designate Rich Hill as Braves Snap Five-Game Skid

Kansas City tapped Triple-A’s Thomas Hatch as the team sought more stability following Hill’s control struggles

Jul 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitch Rich Hill (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo
Kansas City Royals starting pitch Rich Hill (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium.
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Overview

  • The Royals designated Hill for assignment on July 29 after he lost both starts and posted a 5.00 ERA over nine innings.
  • Hill tied Edwin Jackson’s MLB record by pitching for a 14th major league team at age 45.
  • His second outing saw him issue six walks over four innings as Kansas City matched a franchise record with 14 free passes.
  • The club recalled right-hander Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha to fill Hill’s vacated roster spot.
  • Atlanta ended its five-game skid with a 10-7 victory fueled by two-run homers from Acuña Jr. and Ozuna plus five innings of two-run work by Spencer Strider.