Left-handed reliever Tim Hill has re-signed with the New York Yankees on a one-year, $2.85 million contract, including a $3 million club option for 2026. Hill, 34, joined the Yankees mid-2024 after being released by the White Sox and posted a 2.05 ERA over 44 innings. He was instrumental in the postseason, allowing just one earned run in 8⅓ innings. His return strengthens the Yankees’ bullpen, which previously lacked a left-handed reliever.
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The New York Yankees have solidified their bullpen by re-signing left-handed reliever Tim Hill to a one-year, $2.85 million contract, which includes a $3 million club option for 2026. Hill, who turns 35 next week, joined the Yankees in June 2024 after being released by the Chicago White Sox. He quickly became a key asset, posting a 2.05 ERA over 44 innings in 35 appearances during the regular season and allowing just one earned run in 8⅓ postseason innings.
Before re-signing Hill, the Yankees lacked a left-handed reliever in their bullpen. His return addresses this gap, adding depth alongside right-handers Luke Weaver, Jake Cousins, Jonathan Loaisiga, Ian Hamilton, and Mark Leiter Jr., all setting the stage for new closer Devin Williams.
Hill’s journey to the Yankees was marked by resilience. After a challenging stint with the White Sox, where he struggled with a 5.87 ERA over 23 innings, he was designated for assignment in June 2024. The Yankees signed him shortly after, and he quickly became a reliable bullpen option.
This re-signing brings the Yankees’ projected luxury tax payroll to approximately $304.7 million, surpassing the highest luxury tax threshold of $301 million. Despite this, the Yankees may still look to add an infielder and a backup catcher as spring training approaches.
Hill’s return not only fills a crucial role in the bullpen but also exemplifies the Yankees’ strategy of identifying and capitalizing on undervalued talent. His performance in the latter part of the 2024 season and the postseason underscores his value to the team as they aim for another strong campaign in 2025.
