The Yankees are adding a veteran arm to bolster their injury-riddled bullpen.
The Bombers have signed left-hander Tim Hill, who was previously designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox, and added him to the active roster.
In a corresponding move, left-hander Clayton Andrews was designated for assignment.
A 34-year-old lefty, Hill is in his seventh pro season, having spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Padres. In 347 career regular season games, Hill has a 4.30 ERA and a 1.380 WHIP. Hill has held lefties to a .241 average over the course of his career.
He’s struggled this season, though, posting a 5.87 ERA across 27 games with Chicago.
The Yankees began the season with one of the best bullpens in baseball, but injuries have caught up with them a bit. Currently, Ian Hamilton and Nick Burdi are both on the 15-day IL, while Jonathan Loaisiga, Scott Effross and Lou Trivino are on the 60-day IL.
Even with those injury issues, the Yankees have a bullpen ERA of 3.41, the sixth best in the majors.
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