Royals Call Up 45-Year-Old Rich Hill For Historic MLB Start

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for a start against the Chicago Cubs, marking his 21st MLB season and making him the oldest active player in baseball. This start will tie Hill with Edwin Jackson for the most MLB franchises played for, as Hill will be appearing with his 14th team. Hill's career has included significant postseason success with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including multiple World Series starts. Despite a 5.36 ERA in nine Triple-A starts this season, Hill's extensive experience and longevity highlight his remarkable career, having pitched over 1,400 innings with 1,428 strikeouts. The Cubs, Hill's original MLB team from 2005, will be the opponent in this historic appearance, adding a notable narrative to the game. Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the promotion following a recent Royals win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.