RED SOX UNCEREMONIOUSLY END 44-YEAR-OLD’S COMEBACK ATTEMPT
Rich Hill’s valiant attempt at a comeback ended after the Red Sox decided to move on.
Boston announced Friday that they are designating Hill for assignment. The team is calling up pitcher Luis Guerrero to make his MLB debut in Hill’s place.
The 44-year-old Hill has defied time and age. He made just four appearances this season, and while his first two were fine, the last two were shaky.
He issued a walk and allowed a home run in two-thirds of an inning in Detroit on Sept. 1, then issued two bases-loaded walks in a Sept. 4 outing against the New York Mets. Those runs were not charged to him as the runners were inherited.
The lefty had many fans who admired his impressive perseverance, but this could be the end. However, at least one other team was interested in him before he joined the Red Sox, so he might get another look.
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