BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
That said, they had their season come to an end on October 7 when they got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.
36-Year-Old Pitcher Becomes Yankees Free Agent
GettyTim Hill #41 of the New York Yankees pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 05, 2026 in San Diego, California.
This week, news came out that a Yankees pitcher became a free agent.
Tim Hill will be available to sign with any team in the MLB this winter.
MLB.com wrote (on October 29): “LHP Tim Hill elected free agency.”
GettyTim Hill #41 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Hill had a down year in 2026.
He went 5-2 with a 4.60 ERA in 67 games.
Looking At Hill
GettyTim Hill #25 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a game against the Seattle Mariners at PETCO Park on June 07, 2023 in San Diego, California.
Hill was picked in the 32nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He spent the first two years of his career with the Kansas City Royals.
The Royals then traded Hill to the San Diego Padres.
GettyRelief pitcher Tim Hill #54 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on July 14, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Hill then had the longest stint of his career (four seasons) in San Diego.
He played part of one season with the Chicago White Sox before landing in the Bronx.
MLB.com wrote (on June 20, 2024): “New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Tim Hill.”
GettyTim Hill #41 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Hill (who is 36) will be an intriguing free agent to hit the market.
Looking At The Yankees
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before game one of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 03, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Yankees finished the season with a 93-68 record in 161 games.
They last won a World Series title in 2009.
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36-Year-Old Pitcher Becomes Yankees Free Agent After Disappointing Year
The New York Yankees had a very strong 2026 regular season.That said, they had their season come to an end on October 7 when they got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.36-Year-Old Pitcher Becomes Yankees Free AgentThis week, news came out that a Yankees pitcher became a free agent.Tim Hill will be […]
36-Year-Old Pitcher Becomes Yankees Free Agent After Disappointing Year