Tim Hill Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Sep 5, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill (41) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images Sep 5, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill (41) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Tim Hill Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

Originally posted on Dodger Blue | By Matt Borelli | Last updated Nov 13, 2026 3:05 PM ET

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The Los Angeles Dodgers saw several important players reach free agency at the start of the offseason, including Alex Vesia, who is arguably the top left-handed relief pitcher on the market.

Vesia is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams, and while the Dodgers would love to bring him back, a potential bidding war could lead to him signing a more lucrative contract elsewhere.

Due to that uncertainty, the Dodgers could consider other options and are said to be among the teams interested in signing Tim Hill, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The Yankees are interested in bringing back Tim Hill. The Guardians, Mets, Giants and Dodgers are among other teams in the mix

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 12, 2026

The Dodgers would presumably only put together an offer for Hill if they are unable to re-sign Vesia. But the 36-year-old also has plenty of suitors, so reaching a deal with either player is far from guaranteed.

Hill is coming off somewhat of a down season with the New York Yankees that saw him post a 5-2 record with a 4.60 ERA, 5.93 FIP and 1.14 WHIP in 58.2 innings across 67 appearances. Hill did limit left-handed batters to a .213/.265/.346 batting line with only seven extra-base hits in 137 plate appearances, showing he is still capable of being a solid situational reliever.

Prior to that, Hill had posted a much better 3.22 ERA in 132 combined games across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, so his recent track record is also appealing despite struggling a bit this year.

Interestingly, the Dodgers were linked to Hill two offseasons ago before he re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year contract that included a club option for 2026, so he is a player that the organization has liked in the past.

Whether that translates to a deal this time around remains to be seen, but Hill would be a good fallback plan in the event Vesia departs as a free agent.

Dodgers projected bullpen in 2027

As it currently stands, the Dodgers’ bullpen is set to return Edwin Díaz, Tanner Scott, Jack Dreyer, Edgardo Henriquez and Brock Stewart, among others, next season.

Scott and Dreyer are the only notable left-handers, depending on Justin Wrobleski’s role, so re-signing Vesia, adding Hill or acquiring another southpaw should be a priority for the Dodgers this offseason.

This article first appeared on Dodger Blue and was syndicated with permission.

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