RICH HILL NEWS

Padres notes: Considering Rich Hill and Pedro Avila for the fifth; Tim Hill progress With Seth Lugo now starting on regular rest on Wednesday, Padres to start either Rich Hill or Pedro Avila on Saturday in Milwaukee

AUGUST 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pitches better but still takes loss Hill (7-13) took the loss against Arizona on Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three batters over five innings.

Impact Hill had gone a total of 6.1 frames and surrendered nine runs over his first two appearances since joining San Diego, so his five-inning, three-run outing Thursday was a step forward. The veteran hurler retired the first 10 batters he faced and gave up only three baserunners in total, but all three scored, with homers by Tommy Pham and Gabriel Moreno responsible for the damage. Hill has lost all three of his starts as a Padre, posting a 9.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 11.1 frames during that stretch.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Miller: Padres desperate for newcomers Garrett Cooper, Ji-Man Choi, Scott Barlow, Rich Hill to alter disappointing 2023 As high-dollar team fails to find its footing, moves to shore things up have fallen flat amid wild-card chase

AUGUST 14, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres Daily: Calendar is an extra enemy; down Hill; Avila rising Making the playoffs is going to take a better finish than the Padres have shown they are capable of; Rich Hill not working within the margin

AUGUST 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lasts just 3.1 frames in loss Hill (7-12) took the loss against Arizona on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 3.1 innings.

Impact Hill allowed four extra-base hits among the seven knocks against him, including a Christian Walker two-run homer. The veteran hurler was pulled after racking up 83 pitches through 3.1 frames, going just one out longer than in his Padres debut, when he allowed six runs over three innings. The pair of outings are Hill's two shortest among his 23 starts this season, so it goes without saying that he's not providing the rotation boost San Diego was hoping for when they acquired him at the trade deadline. Michael Wacha (shoulder) is slated to return Tuesday, but the Padres may need to continue to roll out Hill every five days since Joe Musgrove (shoulder) isn't likely to rejoin the rotation until at least mid-September.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up six runs Hill (7-11) allowed six runs on four hits and a walk over three innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Dodgers.

Impact The Dodgers plated six runs in the first two innings against Hill, capped off by Freddie Freeman's three-run blast. It was Hll's first outing as a Padre and he gave up six runs for the first time since May 29. The veteran southpaw posted a 5.70 ERA across six July starts and his season ERA has jumped to 5.09. Hill's next start is projected to be in Arizona.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers jump on Rich Hill right away, rout Padres Left-hander, acquired in trade this week, allows six runs in season-low three innings; Padres get solo homers from Gary Sanchez, Jake Cronen...

AUGUST 7, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres, Dodgers put their faith in veterans Rich Hill, Lance Lynn After a pair of games that featured big eighth innings and huge comeback wins, the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will go...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres notes: Rich Hill ready for debut with 13th team; Nick Martinez's plans Rich Hill pitching for his 13th team when he takes the mound for the Padres on Sunday against the Dodgers

AUGUST 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres debut coming Sunday Hill is scheduled to make his Padres debut Sunday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hill was acquired from the Pirates -- along with Ji-Man Choi -- on Tuesday in exchange for Jackson Wolf, Estuar Suarez and Alfonso Rivas. The veteran left-hander had posted a rather underwhelming 4.76 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 104:47 K:BB through 119 innings (22 starts) this season with Pittsburgh, but he can still work deep in games and miss a few bats at age 43.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The 2023 MLB trade deadline was weird: Cy Youngs, absent All-Stars, Rich Hill and $teve Cohen The Mets traded a tag team of three-time Cy Young winners in four days. That was one of many oddities from a "historically unique" deadline.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates send LHP Rich Hill, 1B Ji Man Choi to Padres The San Diego Padres, currently on the outside of the postseason picture, bolstered their roster for a playoff run, acquiring first baseman...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs DENVER — The Padres made a move Tuesday to address what they see as a potential shortfall of innings and the need for more depth on offense.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs DENVER — The Padres made a move Tuesday to address what they see as a potential shortfall of innings and the need for more depth on offense.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB Trade Grades: Padres enter deadline fray with trade for Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi The Padres aren't definitively all-in buyers or precluded from partial selling with this move, and there may be another shoe to drop.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Ageless Pitcher Rich Hill to Play for Incredible 13th Team With New Trade The 43-year-old is joining his 13th MLB franchise in his 19th season in the big leagues.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs Padres send left-hander Jackson Wolf, who made MLB debut last month, to Pirates along with LJCD grad Alfonso Rivas and 17-year-old outfielde...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

MLB trade deadline: Pirates reportedly trading Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to Padres According to national reports, the Pirates are trading Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi to the Padres for a package of prospects.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sent to San Diego San Diego acquired Hill and Ji-Man Choi from the Pirates on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hill doesn't carry the "wow" factor of a Justin Verlander or Eduardo Rodriguez, whom the Padres have also been connected to, but the 43-year-old left-hander can be a steadying force for the Padres as they try to make up ground in the NL Wild Card hunt. He had registered a 4.76 ERA and 104:47 K:BB through 119 innings (22 starts) this season with Pittsburgh. San Diego will be his 13th different major-league club, one shy of Edwin Jackson's record of 14.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out seven in no-decision Hill did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over five innings against the Phillies. He struck out seven.

Impact Hill held the Phillies off the board until the fourth inning Sunday, when Alex Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer. Still, it was a step in the right direction for the 43-year-old southpaw after he'd pitched to a 6.30 ERA over his previous four outings. Overall, Hill is 7-10 through 22 starts (119 innings) this season with a 4.76 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 104:47 K:BB. His next start is currently lined up for next week against the Brewers.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts 4.1 frames in loss Hill (7-10) took the loss Tuesday in San Diego after he allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The left-hander gave up fewer than three runs for the first time since June 9, but he was unable to make it through the fifth inning versus the Friars. Hill has a 1-5 record in his past eight starts with a 5.83 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 30:21 K:BB over 41.2 innings during that span. The 43-year-old tentatively lines up to face the Tigers next week, which could put him on the streaming radar despite the recent struggles.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in no-decision Hill did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against Cleveland while striking out one.

Impact Hill cruised through the first three innings before allowing three consecutive singles with one out in the fourth, which led to the first run of the game coming across for Cleveland. The veteran righty again found himself in trouble in the fifth after giving up a leadoff single to Myles Straw to open the frame. He would go on to allow three runs in the inning as the Pirates fell behind 4-2. Hill has allowed at least three runs in each of his last seven starts and now holds a 6.53 ERA in July after maintaining a 3.86 ERA through all of June. He's also lost four of his last five decisions.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in no-decision Hill did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Giants. He struck out two.

Impact It was not the most impressive quality start you'll ever see, but Hill met the QS requirements, marking his first such start since June 9. At 43 years old, Hill is the stereotypical crafty veteran lefty getting by with his curveball, guts and moxie. He can still be useful, but it's best to avoid him in tough matchups. Hill will head into his next start with a 4.76 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 104 innings this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hill debuts splitter in Pirates' loss to Giants PITTSBURGH -- Rich Hill, 43, is the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. With a quality start on Friday -- six innings, three runs...

JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Takes ninth loss Hill (7-9) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings against Arizona. He struck out three.

Impact Hill continues his struggles, as he has now allowed multiple runs in six straight starts. The southpaw's current ERA of 4.78 would be his highest mark since 2013 if the season ended today. The veteran's next chance to redeem himself is tentatively slated to be against the Giants at home after the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE