Pitcher Rich Hill, 45, slated to start for Royals
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Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.
The Kansas City Royals have officially signed their 2025 MLB Draft class. On Monday, the Royals announced that 20 of the 22 selections have joined the organization. Last week, KC selected outfielder Sean Gamble with the 23rd overall pick. He signed for $4 million, a source confirmed to The Star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have signed 20 of their 2022 selections from the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. They signed every draft pick from rounds 1-17 and 20. They also added four undrafted free agents. Those players include:
Once he appears in a game with the Royals, Hill will tie Edwin Jackson's major-league record by playing for his 14th different team. Hill began his MLB career in 2005 with the Cubs, the team he could face this week.
The Royals knew they had the next nine or so games to turn things around before the Trade Deadline. The team’s top hitters were going to have to step up to keep them in the American League Wild Card race.
Left-hander Matthew Boyd will pitch for the Cubs while 45-year-old Rich Hill makes his first start for the Royals. It will be his 14th major league team, tying an MLB record. Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation ...
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