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Rich Hill | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (33) / 3/11/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 218
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Indians purchased the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Triple-A Columbus.
Hill had been in camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's now made the Opening Day roster after tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The veteran southpaw posted a 1.83 ERA in 19 2/3 innings with Boston last season. Mar 11 - 1:00 PM

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Rich Hill - R - Indians

Indians signed LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hill will be in the running for a bullpen job this spring in Indians camp. The veteran southpaw posted a promising 1.83 ERA in 19 2/3 innings with Boston last season.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Feb 7 - 3:24 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

The Red Sox haven't ruled out bringing back Rich Hill.

Hill and Scott Atchison are candidates to be re-signed after being non-tendered. Red Sox GM Ben Cherrington said he doesn't expect to sign Ryan Sweeney, however, who was limited to 63 games last season due to injury.
Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 11:09:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

The Red Sox will not tender a contract to LHP Rich Hill.

The 32-year-old lefty pitched fairly well, posting a 1.83 ERA and 21/11 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings for the Red Sox in 2012. He'll likely catch on as a left-handed specialist with another organization.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 06:56:00 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 60-day disabled list.

Hill, out since June 9 with an elbow strain, was cleared after completing a rehab appearances at Double-A Portland. He figures to be used in low-leverage situations initially.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 12:55:00 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) will move up to Double-A Portland to make his third rehab appearance Friday.

Hill made a couple appearances with the Red Sox' Gulf Coast League club, with manager Bobby Valentine saying the lefty "threw the ball well" the last time out, when he tossed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. "He still needs some time, but he had no negative aftereffects from what I gather,’’ Valentine added. Hill is hoping to rejoin the big club next month.
Source: Boston Globe
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 09:16:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) is scheduled to throw an inning of relief Monday in the Gulf Coast League.

Hill, who has been on the disabled list since June 9 with an elbow strain, is finally beginning to make some progress. He's aiming to return by the end of August.
Source: CSN New England
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 09:51:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday in Boston.

Hill has been on the disabled list since early June with a left elbow strain, and has yet to be cleared for a rehab assignment. "He looked good, felt good," manager Bobby Valentine said. "He shouldn't be that far, but there's no definite schedule, I don't think."
Source: RedSox.mlb.com
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 09:48:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) long-tossed from 105 feet Thursday.

"Everything feels good right now,’’ said Hill, who is coming back from a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow. He could rejoin the Red Sox sometime in August if he continues to progress.
Source: Boston Globe
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 09:21:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Red Sox transferred LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

He now won't be eligible for activation until early August. Hill, who is coming back from a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow, is already long-tossing and seems likely to be ready at that time.
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 03:57:00 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) threw from 120 feet each of the past two days with no setbacks.

Hill is currently working his way back from a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow. He's aiming to throw off a mound by the end of next week and could rejoin Boston's bullpen later this month if all goes well.
Source: Providence Journal
Tue, Jul 3, 2012 09:37:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) is 7-10 days away from throwing off a mound.

"My arm feels great playing catch," he said. "Now we have to build back up and eventually get back on the mound. It has been going really well." Hill, who is coming back from a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow, will probably return not long after the All-Star break if all goes well.
Source: Boston Globe
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 08:20:00 AM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (elbow) is scheduled to throw Tuesday.

Hill was recently diagnosed with a strained flexor muscle in his right elbow by Dr. James Andrews. The 32-year-old left-hander spoke to Dr. Lewis Yocum on Thursday for a second opinion, who confirmed the initial diagnosis. There's no timeline for his return at this time.
Source: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 05:47:00 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Monday that Rich Hill was diagnosed with a strained flexor muscle in his left elbow.

Bobby V estimates that Hill will be out at least one month, but we'll know a lot more once he resumes throwing without pain. The good news is that it's not related to the ligament from his Tommy John surgery last June.
Source: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 05:11:00 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill (forearm) will visit Dr. James Andrews Monday.

That's never a good sign. Hill had Tommy John surgery almost exactly a year ago, but it's unclear at this point if his forearm issues might be related to more elbow trouble. We'll update his condition after Monday's exam.
Source: Brian MacPherson on Twitter
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 10:51:00 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
2Cord Phelps
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9Scott Barnes
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann