Former Red Sox Pitcher Says He Isn't Retired, Might Pitch at 47
A veteran of 21 MLB seasons isn't ruling out the possibility of a comeback in 2027 even though he didn't pitch this year.
Former Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill is considering a return to pitch in 2026 or 2027, despite sounding retired in a January interview. The 46-year-old has made 21 major league appearances, most recently for the Kansas City Royals in 2025. Hill has pitched for an MLB record-tying 14 teams throughout his career, which began in 2005 with the Chicago Cubs.
He signed with the Boston Red Sox six times and played alongside Hall of Famer Greg Maddux as a rookie. Hill's most recent start for the Royals saw him allow five runs in nine innings. If he does make a comeback, he plans to adapt his pitching style, possibly as a submariner like Toronto's Taylor Rogers. Hill hopes to build his game back up during the offseason and find a new "normal" that allows him to contribute to a team's bullpen or starting rotation.
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