Report: Athletics sign LHP Rich Hill to one-year, $6 million contract

The Oakland Athletics have signed lefthanded pitcher Rich Hill to a one-year, $6 million contract.

The Oakland Athletics have signed lefthanded pitcher Rich Hill to a one-year, $6 million contract, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports.

Hill, 35, made his major league debut in 2005 with the Chicago Cubs and has played for the Orioles, Red Sox, Indians, Angels and Yankees over his 11-year career.

He was playing in the independent Atlantic League when he signed with the Red Sox in August. He made four starts with Boston to close out the 2015 season, recording a 1.55 ERA with 36 strikeouts and only five walks.

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Passan reports Hill’s major league comeback was so impressive it prompted multiple teams to offer him contracts similar to the one he signed with the A’s. Hill reportedly opted for Oakland despite offers of more money elsewhere because the Athletics will likely give him a spot in their starting rotation.

Hill has a 4.54 career ERA over 500 innings with a 26–23 record. His contract is reportedly pending a physical.

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