Rich Hill’s latest stint in MLB was short-lived. After making two starts for the Kansas City Royals since his call-up on July 21, the former Michigan pitcher was designated for assignment by the team on Tuesday. Kansas City was his 14th major league team, tying Edwin Jackson’s MLB record.

The Kansas City Royals were the 14th team for 45-year-old Rich Hill, tying the MLB record for most teams played for.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. If last year is anything to judge by, Wednesday and Thursday are going to be chaotic, with several teams making last-minute decisions on whether to be buyers, sellers or some hybrid combination of the two.

Thanks to back-to-back wins, the Tigers have managed to keep their distance with the rest of the American League Central, sitting nine games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians heading into Tuesday. Arizona is still fourth in the National League West, seven games back of a Wild Card spot.

The struggling New York Yankees are expected to land a "big relief arm" before Thursday's trade deadline, per ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday's edition of Pardon The Interruption.

The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the best record in baseball in July, sitting at 63-43 and overtaking the Chicago

The Boston Red Sox have until Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. to bolster their bullpen to make a push for the playoffs.

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The Red Sox also assigned catcher Ronaldo Hernández, who they signed to a minor league deal July 17, to Double-A Portland to make room for Tromp. He appeared in four games for Worcester.