Dodgers News: Rich Hill Aggravates Blister, Leaves Sunday Start Early
Not the start Rich Hill was looking for.
Fresh off the 10-day disabled list, Hill exited his Sunday start after three innings with an aggravated blister on his left middle finger. That is the same blister that put him on the DL last week. Hill has struggled with blisters since before the Dodgers acquired him last July.
Rich Hill warmed up for fourth inning. Now he is coming out of the game. Left last start early because of blister. #Dodgers
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 16, 2017
3 innings and 54 pitches and Rich Hill is out of the game. Leaves with a 2-0 deficit.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) April 16, 2017
After leaving consecutive starts due to his blister, it’s fair to wonder if a longer DL stint is in Hill’s immediate future. If so, the Dodgers have a worthy replacement in Alex Wood.
Roberts said Hill's finger started to "crack" during the game. Dry skin came off and new skin is irritated.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) April 16, 2017
#Dodgers will decide tomorrow if Rich Hill's blister will put him on DL for second time this season. #Dodgers
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 16, 2017
Roberts says Hill to bullpen might be an option if #Dodgers can find out Hil can make a few pitches before blister flares.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 16, 2017
Los Angeles knew there was risk in re-signing the injury plagued veteran. Hill made six starts for the team in 2016, and impressed enough to earn a $48 million deal.
Even with arguably the MLB’s best pitching depth, losing Hill for an extended period of time could prove costly for the Dodgers.
Logan Forsythe won’t need to go on the disabled list
It’s becoming more evident that the Dodgers have made every wrong decision possible re Rich Hill. He’s useless and has no future Even in the BP.
The Dodgers and Hill had all of the off season to try and correct this problem, and from all indications, nothing was accomplished! Unbelievable.