Rich Hill Returns to Red Sox Roster

Rich Hill, a 44-year-old left-handed pitcher, is returning to the Boston Red Sox after signing a minor league contract earlier this month. Hill, a Massachusetts native, has had a storied career spanning 19 seasons and has previously pitched for the Red Sox in 2010-12, 2015, and 2022. The Red Sox, facing injuries to their pitching staff, including James Paxton's recent calf strain, are in need of Hill's veteran presence. After a successful two-inning stint in Triple-A Worcester, where he struck out two and allowed no runs, Hill is set to potentially start a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This move marks Hill's fourth stint with the Red Sox, and he aims to make history by becoming the only player to appear in at least one game for 20 consecutive seasons.