Tue Feb 04 18:10:00 UTC 2025: **Yankees Re-Sign Sidearming Specialist Tim Hill to One-Year Deal**

NEW YORK (February 4, 2025) – The New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year, $2.85 million contract with left-handed relief pitcher Tim Hill, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported today. The deal includes a $2.5 million salary for 2025 and a $350,000 buyout on a $3 million club option for 2026.

Hill, 34, rejuvenated his career with the Yankees after a mid-season release from the Chicago White Sox. While he struggled early in the season with a 5.07 ERA in 23 innings for the White Sox, he excelled after joining New York. He posted a stellar 2.05 ERA in 48 innings from mid-June through the end of the regular season and continued his strong performance into the postseason, allowing only one run in 8 1/3 innings.

Hill’s success stems from his unique sidearm delivery and ground-ball pitching approach. An astounding 68.2% of batted balls against him were grounders in 2024, despite a low 10.7% strikeout rate – the second-lowest among pitchers with at least 40 innings pitched. His exceptional ground ball rate and low walk rate (6.5% overall, 5.2% with the Yankees) more than compensated for his lack of strikeouts, making him a valuable addition to the Yankees’ bullpen. The re-signing comes after a period of negotiations, with some speculating on the Yankees’ other priorities impacting the timing of the agreement. The move now necessitates a corresponding roster move, likely involving Roansy Contreras or Yoendrys Gomez.

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