The Kansas City Royals designated veteran left-hander Rich Hill for assignment on Tuesday after just two starts for the club. Hill, 45, pitched for the Royals on July 22 and 28, losing both times and compiling a 5.00 ERA over nine innings.
It's not clear whether a turnaround this quick was the plan or whether yet another sensational start from rookie Noah Cameron forced the team’s hand.
The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch to a minor league contract, the team announced Friday. Hatch has been invited to the Royals' big league spring training camp as part of the deal.
Former Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers lefty Taylor Hearn is headed to Japan for the 2024 season. The following comes from MLBTradeRumors, which includes
The Chicago Cubs have done a good job of developing their pitching prospects in recent years and turning them into Major League players as either part of their roster or as trade chips to acquire other pieces.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Thomas Hatch is headed overseas, Korean news source IS Plus reported Thursday. Hatch is set to sign a $1.8 million contract with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball.