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The New York Yankees have some matters to tend to this offseason. In particular, they have to sort out their infield situation, especially with Jazz Chisholm Jr. not being tendered a qualifying offer. But they also cannot neglect the other parts of their roster, including their bullpen, which was one of the best in MLB in 2026.
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One free agent reliever they will have to take care of is lefty Tim Hill, who pitched in 67 games for the Yankees last season. He did put up a rough 4.60 ERA in 58.2 innings, and he barely struck anyone out — getting just 25 Ks in his time on the mound. Moreover, he did put up a negative fWAR campaign.
Nonetheless, the Yankees appear to be facing some stiff competition for the 36-year-old veteran’s services. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, four other teams have expressed interest in Hill, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants reportedly being “in the mix” for the veteran free agent.
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What makes Hill valuable is that he represents a change of pace option from the bullpen. His sidearm delivery is very deceptive and can be tricky for opposing hitters to deal with, and he has a history of being a solid bullpen contributor even though his strikeout rate is very concerning, which leads to a poor sabermetric evaluation of his game.
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Hill made $3 million last season with the Yankees, and Heyman noted that New York is indeed interested in bringing him back. Hill should be available for a similar price in free agency as a low-cost option who can help soak up innings during a 162-game grind.
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The 36-year-old is heading into his 10th season in the big leagues, as he has split his time between the Yankees, the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres. He has a career ERA of 3.94 in 519 appearances, all of which have come off the bullpen.
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