GARRETT HILL NEWS

Inks deal with Seattle Hill signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Feb. 15.

Impact Hill hasn't seen any major-league action since the 2023 season with Detroit, posting a 9.19 ERA and 2.11 WHIP with a 14:14 K:BB across 15.2 relief innings. He's a low-risk signing for the Mariners and will presumably begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing lat strain Hill is currently shut down with a mild right lat strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill felt discomfort during a bullpen session last week and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. The right-hander is in camp as a non-roster invitee and the injury probably wrecks any chance he had of cracking the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Tigers The Tigers re-signed Hill to a minor-league contract Sunday.

Impact Hill was non-tendered by Detroit earlier this month but winds up remaining in the organization. It's not clear whether he was given an invitation to the major-league side of spring training as part of the deal. Hill was torched for 20 runs (16 earned) over 15.2 major-league innings in 2023.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tigers Hill was called up by Detroit on Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Hill will give the Tigers an extra arm in the bullpen after the unit was tasked with tossing 6.2 frames Friday. Joey Wentz, the ineffective starter in Friday's contest, was optioned in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Detroit optioned Hill to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 27-year-old right-hander heads back to the farm to clear out a 26-man roster spot for Joey Wentz, who is expected to serve as the Tigers' bulk pitcher Wednesday versus the Yankees. Hill has been lit up for 20 runs -- 16 earned -- in 15.2 big-league innings this season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Hill was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hill has a 9.88 ERA over 13.2 big-league frames this season but has been in the minors since early July. The 27-year-old also hasn't been particularly effective at Triple-A this year with a 4.54 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 53:25 K:BB over 37.2 innings.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers have optioned Garrett Hill as the... - The Athletic Tigers have optioned Garrett Hill as the corresponding move for Eduardo Rodriguez

JULY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Hill to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hill will return to the minors to make room for Eduardo Rodriguez (finger), who will return from the injured list and start Wednesday. Hill made one appearance after getting called up June 28, allowing four earned runs across two innings, and he holds a 9.88 ERA and 2.20 WHIP through 13.2 frames.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Toledo The Tigers recalled Hill from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Since being optioned to Toledo on June 13, Hill has surrendered two runs across 5.1 innings while striking out seven batters. He'll now be called back into the Tigers' bullpen to replace Anthony Misiewicz, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Hill holds an 8.49 ERA and 1.97 WHIP through 11.2 frames in the majors.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill threw 2.2 innings in Monday's win over Atlanta, so he wasn't going to be available to pitch for a day or two. Brendan White is taking his spot in the bullpen.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Toledo Detroit recalled Hill from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hill takes the place of Alex Faedo after Faedo was placed on the injured list Saturday with right middle finger discomfort. Hill struggled mightily in his limited time with Detroit back in April with a 10.27 ERA over seven innings, and he's unlikely to pitch in a role with any fantasy significance now that he's back on the major-league roster.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers roster moves: RHP Garrett Hill and... - The Athletic Tigers roster moves: RHP Garrett Hill and infielder Ryan Kreidler optioned to Triple-A Toledo. LHP Tyler Holton recalled from Toledo and RHP...

APRIL 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A level Hill was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Toledo.

Impact Hill earned a save during his time with the Tigers but had ultimately surrendered 10 runs -- eight earned -- across seven total innings of relief. That works out to a 10.29 ERA.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first save Hill, tossed one inning Monday, giving up one unearned run and earning a save over the Astros.

Impact Hill entered a 7-5 game in the 11th inning and finished things off after allowing only the automatic runner to score. He coughed up two runs in his first appearance this season. Alex Lange blew a save chance but should still have a grip on the closer role in Detroit.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of Opening Day roster Hill will be a part of Detroit's Opening Day roster, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hill earned one of the final spots on the Detroit roster despite posting a 7.11 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 12.2 innings in the Grapefruit League. The 27-year-old right-hander not only is a part of the Opening Day pitching staff, but he could be tasked with starts as Beau Brieske is heading to the injured list to open the season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling for role Hill is likely battling for one of three remaining bullpen spots in Detroit along with Tyler Holton, Chasen Shreve, Trey Wingenter and Beau Brieske, Chris McCosky of The Detroit Ne...

Impact Holton and Shreve are both lefties, so the Tigers will likely want to keep one or both of them as situational options. Hill may still make the team as a long reliever, as he made eight starts last season as a rookie. The righty held his own with a 4.03 ERA, though he only had 40 strikeouts across 60.1 innings, so he seems unlikely to dominate batters out of the bullpen.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in spring debut Hill tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one.

Impact Hill drew the start and looked sharp while logging 34 pitches. The righty made eight starts for the Tigers in 2022, though he'll likely start this season in a long-relief role with Matthew Boyd and Spencer Turnbull back in the mix and Michael Lorenzen joining the team. Hill could force his way into the rotation at some point if he pitches well, however.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Garrett Hill will get the start as the Tigers open their Grapefruit League schedule Saturday against a Phillies split-squad team.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Garrett Hill to draw start in Tigers' Grapefruit League opener AJ Hinch announced Garrett Hill will start the Tigers’ Grapefruit League opener at Joker Marchant Stadium Saturday against the Phillies.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Set for bullpen role? Hill could be in line to start the year in Detroit's bullpen, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hill made eight starts and nine relief appearances for the Tigers as a rookie last year, compiling a 4.03 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 60.1 total innings. Detroit's rotation may be full with Matthew Boyd and Spencer Turnbull back in the mix and Michael Lorenzen joining the team, but Hill pitched well enough to earn a look in relief, and starting isn't out of the question at some point.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bullpen Hill is moving to the Tigers bullpen, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact All eight of his MLB appearances have come as a starter, with Hill logging a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 strikeouts and 18 walks in 42.2 innings. Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) is joining the rotation Sunday and the Tigers can work with a four-man rotation through the end of the month. Daniel Norris is also moving to the bullpen and Bryan Garcia is a candidate to take the ball the next time the Tigers need a fifth starter.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks sharp in win Hill (3-3) allowed one run on four hits across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Guardians. He walked two and struck out three.

Impact Hill turned in his best effort since his MLB debut back on July 4, when he also allowed just one run across six innings. The righty hasn't been a big strikeout pitcher so far, with only 21 of them across 42.2 innings, so he'll have a smaller margin of error moving forward. However, Hill should stick in the rotation for the injury-riddled Tigers, who are missing all of Casey Mize, (elbow) Tarik Skubal (elbow), Beau Brieske (biceps), Michael Pineda (triceps) and Eduardo Rodriguez (personal), though Rodriguez could return soon. Hill is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the Giants.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Survives against Guardians Hill allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out one across five innings Thursday against the Guardians. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Hill wasn't particularly sharp, but the Tigers' defense made two separate errors behind him that led directly to runs. He's allowed three or fewer earned runs in five of his seven starts this season but has only a 17:14 K:BB across 31.2 frames. Hill's 4.66 ERA on the campaign is currently being held up by tenuous skills, and he may be out of a spot in the rotation once either Michael Pineda (triceps) or Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) --both are currently on rehab assignments -- is able to return.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six for win Hill (2-3) gave up one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out six to earn the win in a 9-1 victory over the Rays on Saturday.

Impact Hill put together the second-best start of his young career, outdueling Shane McClanahan for his second win in six starts this season. Hill doesn't have overpowering stuff but he kept hitters off balance with a five-pitch mix which included a highly-effective knuckle curve that the Rays never made contact with. However, walks are a concern for the 26-year-old right-hander. His K:BB is now 17:14 over 31.2 innings this season. Hill will look to pick up his third win in his next expected start at the White Sox.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans one in loss Hill (1-3) took the loss Sunday in Toronto, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one in five innings.

Impact Hill allowed a two-out, two-run homer to Matt Chapman in the second and run-scoring doubles to Vladimir Guerrero and Bo Bichette in the fifth. He was able to induce two double-play groundballs to limit the damage. The 26-year-old made five starts for the Tigers in July despite bouncing back-and-forth between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo for roster reasons. Should he continue on the big-league roster, it's likely he will start again next weekend against Tampa Bay.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE