DEREK HILL NEWS

Claimed by Seattle Hill was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Detroit earlier this week and will now join a new organization. Hill was at the Triple-A level with the Tigers, so he'll likely report to the Mariners' affiliate in Tacoma. The outfielder has played in 31 big-league games this season and has a .229/.270/.289 slash line and 30.4 percent strikeout rate in 92 plate appearances.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Hill was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact The Tigers needed to open up a spot on their 40-man roster, and Hill was the player who wound up being removed from the list. He has played with Triple-A Toledo since the middle of June, and it remains to be seen if he will continue doing so or join another organization.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hill went just 1-for-12 at the plate through six games in June and will now head to the minors, where he'll likely see more playing time. Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment, while Drew Hutchison's contract was selected and Tyler Alexander (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in corresponding moves.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Friday Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's contest versus the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact After missing two straight games with a sinus illness, Hill will return to the lineup Friday. With Daz Cameron (undisclosed) on the COVID-19 restricted list, he may pick up some extra run in the outfield.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers play the Blue Jays on home winning streak

The Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Battling sinus issues Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Hill was available off the bench for Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates but is still dealing with some sinus issues, Chris McCosky of The Detroi...

Impact Hill remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but Hinch suggested his continued absence may have less to do with the sinus issues than it does the Tigers wanting to take a longer look at Daz Cameron. Over his last six games, Cameron has posted an .883 OPS, and though Hill presents a defensive upgrade in the outfield, the offense-starved Tigers may prioritize Cameron's superior bat.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Hill is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact With Austin Meadows (vertigo) returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Tigers will have one fewer spot available in the everyday outfield until Robbie Grossman (neck) is back from the IL. Willi Castro appears to have solidified a regular job at this point, so Hill and Daz Cameron will have to jockey for playing time at the other spot. Cameron will get the nod Tuesday while Hill takes a seat after going 0-for-8 over his last four contests.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting out Thursday Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Impact He'll cede his spot in the outfield to Kody Clemens, who gets another start in left field after filling in for Daz Cameron in Wednesday's 5-0 win. With an 0-for-3 showing in the win over Minnesota, Hill saw his five-game hitting streak come to an end.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for second game Hill is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins.

Impact Hill will hit the bench after he started in center field and went 1-for-3 in the Tigers' 8-2 loss in Game 1. Willi Castro will shift over from left field to replace Hill in center for the nightcap.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first 2022 home run Hill went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins.

Impact Hill's first home run of the season tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning. The outfielder then walked and scored the Tigers' final run of the contest in the eighth. With Austin Meadows (vertigo) and Robbie Grossman (neck) both currently on the injured list, Hill should continue to see regular playing time in the short term.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5...

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Candelario's homer in 10th lifts Tigers in 4-2 win vs. Twins

Jeimer Candelario hit the tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2

MAY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench for second straight Hill is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Hill will be on the bench for the second game in a row with manager A.J. Hinch electing to reward Daz Cameron with another start in center field after the 25-year-old recorded a pair of hits and an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. Cameron and Hill are likely to continue sharing time in the outfield until Austin Meadows (vertigo) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Hill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Hill started four of the past six games but he'll get Sunday off, with Daz Cameron getting the nod in center field and batting ninth. Hill should continue to start most days, at least while Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) are on the injured list. Willi Castro and Robbie Grossman will start in the corners around Cameron on Sunday.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's game against the Guardians.

Impact This will be Hill's fourth start in the past six games, as he continues to get regular work in the outfield along with Willi Castro. Both players are starting Friday, with Castro getting left in place of Austin Meadows (vertigo), who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week. When Meadows returns, Hill and Castro will likely jockey for time in center.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Tuesday Hill is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Hill is expected to handle a near-everyday role in the outfield following Austin Meadows' (vertigo) placement on the 10-day injured list earlier this week, but for at least one game, Hill will bow out of the lineup in favor of recent call-up Daz Cameron. Cameron will be flanked in center field by Willi Castro and Robbie Grossman.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Everyday role reopens Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact Hill had been on the bench for two of the Tigers' last four games, but he should have a clearer path to a near-everyday role after both Austin Meadows (vertigo) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) landed on the injured list Monday. Willi Castro, Hill and Robbie Grossman will compose Detroit's outfield for left to right Monday, and the trio should serve as the team's regular starting outfielders until Meadows is back in action.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Hill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact Hill started the first two games of the series and will take a seat for the finale after going 0-for-6. Victor Reyes (quadriceps), who was reinstated from the injured list earlier Sunday , will start in center field and bat sixth.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series finale Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Hill will cede center-field duties to Willi Castro in the series finale. He had started five of the Tigers' past six games, going a collective 5-for-14 with a double, a walk and an RBI during that stretch.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for back end of twin bill Hill will sit for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland.

Impact Hill had an unusual statline in the first game of the day, finishing with four plate appearances but just one at-bat, as he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout, a walk, a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly. He'll head to the bench for the second game as Willi Castro takes over in center field.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Road teams sweep unusual A's-Tigers doubleheader

Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a 6-0 win over Oakland as the visiting team in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout

MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Clear path to everyday role Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After two straight turns in the leadoff spot, Hill will move to the bottom of the order with the Athletics bringing a right-hander (Paul Blackburn) to the hill in the series opener. Even though he'll likely continue to hit eighth or ninth against righties, Hill at least looks like he'll have a clear path to regular starts in center field after the lefty-hitting Akil Baddoo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo earlier Monday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off Sunday Hill is starting in center field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact With Austin Meadows (illness) out for the third straight game, the Tigers will use Hill in center with Akil Baddoo taking Meadows' normal spot in left. Hill and Baddoo should split time in center when Meadows returns, with Hill the preferred option against southpaws. Baddoo has been struggling at the plate, however, so Hill could continue to see his role grow as the season progresses.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Hill isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.

Impact Hill started in the second game of Wednesday's twin bill and went 0-for-3 with a run and a strikeout. However, he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games while Akil Baddoo starts in center field and leads off.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE