Derek Hill Injury News & Updates

Hill elected to become a free agent Monday.

Hill appeared in only 13 major-league games with the Nationals this season and heads to the open market with a weak .229/.279/.314 career big-league batting line. The 27-year-old outfielder will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

Hill accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Hill was designated for assignment on Wednesday and went unclaimed off waivers. He had the option to become a free agent but will remain in the Nationals' organization to await his next opportunity. The 27-year-old has hit .229/.279/.314 in 108 career games, so he's unlikely to fill a significant role if and when he returns.

The Nationals designated Hill for assignment Wednesday.

Washington will pull the plug on Hill as its everyday center fielder after a roughly two-week stint atop the depth chart following Victor Robles' (back) move to the 10-day injured list. Though he's regarded as a strong defender in center, Hill mustered a lowly .170/.220/.191 slash line across 50 plate appearances with the Nationals following his promotion from Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals recalled Alex Call from Triple-A in a corresponding move, and he'll presumably take on a regular role in center sans Hill and Robles.

Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Since being called up from Triple-A Rochester on June 21, Hill has started in each of the Nationals' subsequent 10 games, but he's slashed a woeful .132/.175/.158 over 40 plate appearances. Despite Hill's ongoing struggles at the dish, the elite defense he brings in center field looks as though it'll be enough for him to stick in Washington's everyday lineup while Victor Robles (back) is on the injured list.

Washington selected Hill's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Hill has played well for the Red Wings in 2023 with a .320 average, eight homers, 11 stolen bases and a .903 OPS over his 194 at-bats in the International League. The 27-year-old replaces Victor Robles on the 26-man active roster with Robles being placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms in his lumbar spine.

Hill (hamstring) was reinstated from the minor-league injured list Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

After suffering a hamstring strain early in spring training, Hill will return to Triple-A Rochester's lineup. The 27-year-old outfielder went 3-for-12 during his rehab assignment in High-A, and he slashed .229/.296/.401 across 255 plate appearances in Triple-A last season.

The Nationals reassigned Hill (hamstring) on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Hill's departure from big-league camp comes as little surprise after he strained his hamstring last week and would have been challenged to make a full recovery in time for Opening Day. Once healthy, Hill is expected to report to Triple-A Rochester, though he could explore his options in another organization if he doesn't envision a clear path to a big-league call-up in 2023.

Hill (hamstring) has a Grade 1-2 strain in his right hamstring, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Manager Davey Martinez gave no timetable for Hill's return, but it's safe to assume the outfielder will miss at least a few weeks. Hill might have been a long shot to make the roster anyway, considering his .229/.270/.289 slash line in 92 plate appearances for Detroit last season, and this injury significantly hurts his chances.

Hill will undergo an MRI on his right hamstring Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Hill pulled up in pain after legging out an infield single in Wednesday afternoon's Grapefruit League loss to the Yankees. A strain of any kind would obviously severely damage his chances of making the Nationals' Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old outfielder inked a minor-league contract with Washington back in November.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez told ESPN that Hill left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees with an injured right hamstring, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Hill injured his hamstring while running through the bag on a base hit in the second inning. The outfielder was replaced by James Wood after exiting the contest with a trainer. Hill will likely need to undergo testing, and his status going forward should be updated by Thursday.

Updating a previous item, Hill exited Wednesday's game against the Yankees with a right hamstring injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Hill tweaked the hamstring while running out a grounder in the third inning. He figures to undergo an MRI, at which point we'll know how serious the injury is. Hill is in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Hill has left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees with an apparent injury to his right leg, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Hill picked up an infield single, but while running through the bag, the outfielder appeared to injure his leg and slowly departed the contest. The speedy 27-year-old is battling for a roster spot with the Nationals after signing with the club in November. There should be an update on Hill's status before Thursday.

Hill signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

A superb defensive center fielder who has been unable to hit big-league pitching, Hill could get reps in Washington in 2023, given how barren the depth chart is. The 26-year-old has a career .240/.291/.339 slash line with four home runs and nine steals in 254 MLB plate appearances.

Hill cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

After being designated for assignment by Seattle on Wednesday, Hill will now have to put on a bit more of a show in Triple-A in order to make it back onto the club's roster. He slashed .229/.296/.401 over 255 plate appearances in Triple-A last season, but ended the season hot with a .828 OPS during September.

Hill was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Wednesday.

Hill was claimed by Seattle in early August after being designated for assignment by the Tigers, and he slashed .236/.320/.462 with five homers, 19 runs, 19 RBI and six steals over 34 games at Triple-A Tacoma. He'll likely become a free agent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Hill was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday.

The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Detroit earlier this week and will now join a new organization. Hill was at the Triple-A level with the Tigers, so he'll likely report to the Mariners' affiliate in Tacoma. The outfielder has played in 31 big-league games this season and has a .229/.270/.289 slash line and 30.4 percent strikeout rate in 92 plate appearances.

Hill was designated for assignment Monday.

The Tigers needed to open up a spot on their 40-man roster, and Hill was the player who wound up being removed from the list. He has played with Triple-A Toledo since the middle of June, and it remains to be seen if he will continue doing so or join another organization.

Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Hill went just 1-for-12 at the plate through six games in June and will now head to the minors, where he'll likely see more playing time. Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment, while Drew Hutchison's contract was selected and Tyler Alexander (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in corresponding moves.

Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's contest versus the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

After missing two straight games with a sinus illness, Hill will return to the lineup Friday. With Daz Cameron (illness) on the COVID-19 restricted list, he may pick up some extra run in the outfield.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Hill was available off the bench for Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates but is still dealing with some sinus issues, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Hill remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but Hinch suggested his continued absence may have less to do with the sinus issues than it does the Tigers wanting to take a longer look at Daz Cameron. Over his last six games, Cameron has posted an .883 OPS, and though Hill presents a defensive upgrade in the outfield, the offense-starved Tigers may prioritize Cameron's superior bat.

Hill is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

After closing May with a five-game hitting streak during which he went 7-for-16 with a home run and a stolen base, Hill is off to an 0-for-8 start to June. He was on the bench for Tuesday's win over the Pirates with a lefty (Jose Quintana) on the mound for the opposition, but he'll sit out Wednesday's series finale while Pittsburgh brings a righty (Mitch Keller) to the hill. Daz Cameron appears to have at least temporary usurped Hill as a regular in the outfield alongside Austin Meadows and Willi Castro.

Hill is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

With Austin Meadows (vertigo) returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Tigers will have one fewer spot available in the everyday outfield until Robbie Grossman (neck) is back from the IL. Willi Castro appears to have solidified a regular job at this point, so Hill and Daz Cameron will have to jockey for playing time at the other spot. Cameron will get the nod Tuesday while Hill takes a seat after going 0-for-8 over his last four contests.

Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

He'll cede his spot in the outfield to Kody Clemens, who gets another start in left field after filling in for Daz Cameron in Wednesday's 5-0 win. With an 0-for-3 showing in the win over Minnesota, Hill saw his five-game hitting streak come to an end.

Hill is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins.

Hill will hit the bench after he started in center field and went 1-for-3 in the Tigers' 8-2 loss in Game 1. Willi Castro will shift over from left field to replace Hill in center for the nightcap.

Hill went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins.

Hill's first home run of the season tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning. The outfielder then walked and scored the Tigers' final run of the contest in the eighth. With Austin Meadows (vertigo) and Robbie Grossman (neck) both currently on the injured list, Hill should continue to see regular playing time in the short term.

Hill is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Hill will be on the bench for the second game in a row with manager A.J. Hinch electing to reward Daz Cameron with another start in center field after the 25-year-old recorded a pair of hits and an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. Cameron and Hill are likely to continue sharing time in the outfield until Austin Meadows (vertigo) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

Hill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Hill started four of the past six games but he'll get Sunday off, with Daz Cameron getting the nod in center field and batting ninth. Hill should continue to start most days, at least while Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) are on the injured list. Willi Castro and Robbie Grossman will start in the corners around Cameron on Sunday.

Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's game against the Guardians.

This will be Hill's fourth start in the past six games, as he continues to get regular work in the outfield along with Willi Castro. Both players are starting Friday, with Castro getting left in place of Austin Meadows (vertigo), who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week. When Meadows returns, Hill and Castro will likely jockey for time in center.

Hill is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Hill is expected to handle a near-everyday role in the outfield following Austin Meadows' (vertigo) placement on the 10-day injured list earlier this week, but for at least one game, Hill will bow out of the lineup in favor of recent call-up Daz Cameron. Cameron will be flanked in center field by Willi Castro and Robbie Grossman.

Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Rays.

Hill had been on the bench for two of the Tigers' last four games, but he should have a clearer path to a near-everyday role after both Austin Meadows (vertigo) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) landed on the injured list Monday. Willi Castro, Hill and Robbie Grossman will compose Detroit's outfield for left to right Monday, and the trio should serve as the team's regular starting outfielders until Meadows is back in action.

Hill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Orioles.

Hill started the first two games of the series and will take a seat for the finale after going 0-for-6. Victor Reyes (quadriceps), who was reinstated from the injured list earlier Sunday , will start in center field and bat sixth.

Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Hill will cede center-field duties to Willi Castro in the series finale. He had started five of the Tigers' past six games, going a collective 5-for-14 with a double, a walk and an RBI during that stretch.

Hill will sit for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland.

Hill had an unusual statline in the first game of the day, finishing with four plate appearances but just one at-bat, as he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout, a walk, a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly. He'll head to the bench for the second game as Willi Castro takes over in center field.

Hill will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After two straight turns in the leadoff spot, Hill will move to the bottom of the order with the Athletics bringing a right-hander (Paul Blackburn) to the hill in the series opener. Even though he'll likely continue to hit eighth or ninth against righties, Hill at least looks like he'll have a clear path to regular starts in center field after the lefty-hitting Akil Baddoo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo earlier Monday.

Hill is starting in center field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Astros.

With Austin Meadows (illness) out for the third straight game, the Tigers will use Hill in center with Akil Baddoo taking Meadows' normal spot in left. Hill and Baddoo should split time in center when Meadows returns, with Hill the preferred option against southpaws. Baddoo has been struggling at the plate, however, so Hill could continue to see his role grow as the season progresses.

Hill isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.

Hill started in the second game of Wednesday's twin bill and went 0-for-3 with a run and a strikeout. However, he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games while Akil Baddoo starts in center field and leads off.

Hill is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

Akil Baddoo will patrol center field in Game 1, but expect Hill to be back in the lineup for the second contest. Hill had started four of the Tigers' last six games, going 4-for-16 with a double, a walk, three runs and an RBI.

Hill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

With four starts in the Tigers' last six games, Hill has seemingly supplanted Akil Baddoo as the team's preferred center field, though the latter will crack the lineup for the series finale. Hill's plus defense is valuable to the Tigers, but don't expect him to make a consistent fantasy impact aside from the occasional stolen base to go along with a palatable batting average. The Tigers already appeared to have pulled the plug on Hill as their leadoff man, as he moved down to ninth in the order during Saturday's 5-1 win following two straight turns in the table-setting role.

Hill is leading off while starting in center field Friday against the Dodgers for the second day in a row.

The Tigers faced a righty Thursday and face a lefty Friday, and Hill has started over Akil Baddoo in center field on both occasions. Known more for his stellar defense than his bat, Hill is 4-for-12 with three strikeouts and one walk in three games.

Hill went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Twins.

Hill provided a spark from the No. 9 spot in the lineup, and the outfielder scored his first two runs of the season. The 26-year-old started despite the Twins opening with righty Chris Paddack, which could be attributed to the struggles of Akil Baddoo (.118/.189/.235 slash line in 37 plate appearances). Baddoo is probably still the starter in center field for the moment, but Hill could continue to earn more playing time.

Hill was recalled by the Tigers on Friday.

Hill missed the start of the season with a hamstring strain and was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday once his rehab stint ended. He'll get his first big-league chance of the year just one day later with Victor Reyes (quadriceps) heading to the injured list. Hill's .247/.302/.367 career slash line means he's likely to find himself stuck in a bench role.

Hill (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday and optioned to Triple-A Toledo.

Hill had already been with Toledo while on a rehab assignment and will now remain there as a regular member of the team. He could return in a bench role eventually but may not earn much more than that, as he's hit .247/.302/.367 through 64 career major-league games.

The Tigers transferred Hill's (hamstring) rehab assignment from Low-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Even though Hill went hitless with three strikeouts across his three games for Lakeland, the Tigers came away satisfied enough with how his strained right hamstring held up in the field and on the bases to advance him to a higher-level affiliate. Hill will likely play at least a couple games for Toledo before potentially returning from the Tigers' injured list this weekend. Once activated, Hill will likely replace Daz Cameron as the Tigers' fourth outfielder.

Hill (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Friday.

Hill has been dealing with a right hamstring strain since late March. He's working his way back to the active roster but will likely be in a bench role when he arrives.

Hill (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Hill sustained a mild hamstring strain in a spring game last week, and he'll be unavailable to begin the regular season. The move is retroactive to April 4, but it's not yet known when he'll be cleared for game action.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Saturday Hill (hamstring) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Hill sustained a hamstring injury in Wednesday's spring game that wasn't viewed as a major concern at the time, but the issue will apparently keep him sidelined to begin the regular season. While the injury is still considered mild, the 26-year-old will be unavailable for at least the first 10 days of the 2022 campaign.

Hill left Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Phillies in the ninth inning due to a hamstring injury, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Hill will be sidelined for a couple days as a precautionary measure after his early exit Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been competing to serve as the Tigers' fourth outfielder this spring, but it's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his status to begin the regular season.

Hill is likely vying with Victor Reyes to be the Tigers' fourth outfielder on Opening Day, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Woodbery called it likely the closest battle in camp, so it could come down to the wire. Reyes likely has the edge since he's been a more productive MLB player to this point, but the former first-rounder Hill certainly has some untapped potential. It's also possible that both players make the roster, depending on how things shake out.

Hill went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Hill is working his way back after undergoing meniscus surgery in his left knee last fall. The Tigers will no doubt be cautious with him in camp, and it remains to be seen what his role will ultimately be with the team. Hill figures to be no more than a reserve outfielder to begin the season, so his fantasy value is fairly limited at this point.

Hill (knee) is listed among the Tigers' available position players off the bench for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hill will take a seat after playing in back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday and going a collective 0-for-4 at the dish. His ability to participate in games this early in spring training implies that he's made a full recovery from the meniscus surgery he underwent on his left knee in October.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Hill (knee) will undergo meniscus cleanup surgery in California next week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hinch suggested that Hill will likely be ready to go for spring training in 2022, but the procedure could delay the outfielder's offseason training regimen. Before being shut down Sept. 19 with a left knee sprain, Hill hit .259 with three home runs and six stolen bases across 150 plate appearances this season.

The Tigers placed Hill on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left knee sprain, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The outfielder was carted off the field after suffering the knee injury Saturday. The severity of the sprain is unclear at this time, but even the best-case scenario would have Hill active with only a few games remaining in the regular season. Updates on his recovery and whether he'll play again in 2021 should become available within a week or so.

Hill had to be carted off the field after injuring himself while trying to beat out a bunt for an infield single, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hill slipped on the bag, fell awkwardly and hit his head. It's unclear if he's dealing with a leg issue, a head issue or both.

Hill is not starting Friday against the Rays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hill logged a single, triple and one RBI in his six at-bats since returning from a rib injury Wednesday. He'll get a rest Friday as Akil Baddoo shifts to center field.

Hill (rib) went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a pair of strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Milwaukee.

After being held out of the starting lineup for three games, Hill make a noticeable impact Wednesday with his three-bagger to plate Detroit's third run. The 25-year-old has three each of home runs, triples and doubles among his 35 hits this season. He's posted a .261/.317/.396 slash line with 14 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases through 145 plate appearances overall. Hill will likely see near-everyday work in center field for the remainder of the season.

Hill (rib) will start in center field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Brewers.

Hill was withheld from the lineup for the past three games while he contended with a sore rib, but he looked perfectly healthy while coming off the bench in Tuesday's 1-0 win. After checking into the contest for Akil Baddoo in the bottom of the ninth, Hill struck out in his first plate appearance before coming through with a walkoff double in the bottom of the 11th. Now that he's back in action in a starting role, Baddoo should be a near-everyday player for the Tigers for the rest of the season.

Hill (ribs) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Hill was limited to pinch-hit duties in Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay because of rib soreness, and now the outfielder will remain out of the starting lineup for the second game in a row. He can continue to be considered day-to-day until further update is given. Akil Baddoo will shift to center field Tuesday.

Manager A.J. Hinch revealed Sunday that Hill has been dealing with rib soreness recently, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Hill wasn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, but he appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1 with a run. The 25-year-old has been out of the lineup in three of the last four games, but he'll be able to recover Monday since the Tigers have a scheduled day off.

Hill is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Rays.

An 0-for-2, two-strikeout performance Saturday lowered Hill's average to .290 in his last 10 games. He's hit a double, a triple and two home runs in that span. Akil Baddoo is in center field Sunday, with Robbie Grossman in left and Victor Reyes getting a start in right.

Hill is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

After going 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss, Hill will take a seat in the series finale in Pittsburgh. Akil Baddoo will shift over from left field to cover center in Hill's stead.

Hill is not starting Sunday's game against the Reds, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Hill is has hit .281 with two doubles, two home runs and three RBI in his last 10 games. Akil Baddoo is playing center field and batting leadoff Sunday.

Hill is out of the lineup Friday against the Reds, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hill finds himself on the bench for the second straight day despite having six hits, including two homers, in his past three starts. Robbie Grossman, Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes will start from left to right in the outfield.

Hill isn't starting Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Hill recorded hits in each of the last three games and went 6-for-12 with two home runs, a double and three runs during that time. Robbie Grossman, Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes will start in the outfield from left to right.

Hill went 3-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Hill was an effective leadoff hitter, recording his third home run of the season and second in as many nights. The young outfielder batted ninth Monday with Akil Baddoo batting first, but with Baddoo on the bench Tuesday, Hill slid up to first. He'll have more fantasy value if he stays atop the order, but he figures to see regular playing time in either case.

Hill went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Twins.

Hill got a breather Sunday but returned Monday to swat his second home run of the season. The 25-year-old now finds himself in a somewhat crowded outfield with Akil Baddoo healthy, though Hill still appears to be the top option in center field. He's slashing .260/.330/.346 this year.

Hill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Hill will cede his spot in the outfield to Victor Reyes, who draws the start in right while Akil Baddoo slides over to center. The 25-year-old rookie had started in center in each of his seven games since coming off the injured list Aug. 21, going 6-for-25 with a double, a run and an RBI.

Hill (ribs) went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

Hill was making his first start since Aug. 10 after spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list with a left ribcage contusion. He did his part from the leadoff spot, but the Tigers' 2-5 hitters went a combined 1-for-14 with five strikeouts and couldn't bring Hill around to score. The 25-year-old should continue to see regular playing time in center field and atop the order now that he's healthy.

Hill (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Hill spent the minimum of 10 days on the shelf, and he went 1-for-3 in his lone rehab appearance at Triple-A Toledo before he rejoined the Tigers. He'll start in center field and lead off in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays and will reclaim his role as the primary center fielder now that he's healthy.

Hill (ribs) traveled with the Tigers to Toronto and will go through a workout Friday, which could clear him to be reinstated from the injured list Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Hill appeared in one rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, and Friday's workout will be the final hurdle before potentially being activated. He landed on the injured list Aug. 11 with a left ribcage contusion and is poised to return after a minimum stay on the shelf.

Hill (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hill has been on the injured list with a left ribcage contusion since Wednesday, but he was able to participate in baseball activities Tuesday. The 25-year-old will start in the outfield during his return to game action Wednesday, and he'll appear in several rehab games since he won't be activated until next week at the earliest.

Hill (ribs) participated in baseball activities Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch said earlier Tuesday that Hill won't be activated until next week at the earliest, but this latest update indicates that the outfielder is progressing well after suffering a left ribcage contusion last week. Hinch suggested that Hill could return for the series in St. Louis beginning Aug. 24, though they will likely send him on a rehab assignment before he's reinstated.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Hill (rib) likely won't return from the 10-day injured list until next week at the earliest, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hinch suggested that the Tigers are targeting their two-game series in St. Louis on Aug. 24 and 25 for Hill's potential return to action, providing the outfielder continues to make good progress in his recovery from a left ribcage contusion. While both Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Hill have been sidelined for nearly a week following their outfield collision in an Aug. 10 game against the Orioles, Willi Castro and Victor Reyes have picked up more work in left and center field, respectively.

Hill was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ribcage contusion Wednesday.

Hill sustained rib and knee injuries Tuesday when he collided with outfielder Akil Baddoo (concussion), and both players will spend time on the injured list. Zack Short and Renato Nunez were called up to take their spots on the active roster, while Victor Reyes and Eric Haase appear to be in line to see increased playing time in the outfield.

The Tigers are viewing Hill as day-to-day after he sustained bruised ribs and a sore knee during his collision with fellow outfielder Akil Baddoo (concussion) in Tuesday's win over the Orioles, Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley of The Athletic's "Turning the Corner Podcast" report.

Detroit is expected to place Baddoo on the 7-day injured list Wednesday after he sustained a concussion, but it's unclear if Hill will be immediately deactivated as a result of his injuries. Regardless if one or both of Baddoo and Hill land on the IL, expect the Tigers to call up another outfielder from Triple-A Toledo to provide a healthy body at the position in the short term. Since being promoted from Toledo coming out of the All-Star break, Hill has slashed .242/.329/.323 with a home run and two stolen bases in 20 games while serving as Detroit's primary center fielder.

Hill was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles after colliding in the outfield with teammate Akil Baddoo, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

The two outfielders collided at full speed in left-center field while chasing down a fly ball, which Hill managed to snag. Hill appeared to be dealing with an injury to the left side of his ribcage and was able to walk off the field under his own power. He went 0-for-3 before exiting the contest, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him receive Wednesday off given the violent nature of the collison.

Hill went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against Cleveland.

Hill was responsible for three of Detroit's four runs in this game after going yard off Zach Plesac, and that was his first long ball of the season. However, it must be noted that he also struck out in his three other at-bats. The centerfielder is hitting .260 with a .686 OPS on the season.

Hill went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against Cleveland.

Hill was responsible for three of Detroit's four runs in this game after going yard off Zach Plesac, and that was his first long ball of the season. However, it must be noted that he also struck out in his three other at-bats. The centerfielder is hitting .260 with a .686 OPS on the season.

Hill will sit Saturday against Cleveland.

Hill sits after starting four straight games, a stretch in which he recorded just two hits. Akil Baddoo slides to center field in his absence, with Robbie Grossman starting in left.

Hill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hill went 6-for-17 with a triple, three runs and two RBI while starting each of the past four games, but he'll get a breather in the series finale. Akil Baddoo slides over from the corner outfield to replace Hill in center.

Hill went 3-for-6 with two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

The Tigers scored 17 runs on 16 hits, and Hill was right in the middle of it all. All three of his hits were singles, but Hill won't complain after getting just three hits total in his previous 13 at-bats. The 25-year-old outfielder is getting the chance to play every day and he boosted his average up to .289 with the strong performance.

Hill is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

An 0-for-4 showing Monday lowered Hill's average to .240 in nine games since the All-Star break. He has neither recorded an extra-base hit nor driven in a run during that span, although he has drawn four walks and scored five times. Akil Baddoo will start in center field and bat leadoff Tuesday.

Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Hill has started in center field in four of the Tigers' previous five games, going 3-for-11 with three runs and two stolen bases. With Eric Haase expected to spend more time behind the plate for the foreseeable future following Jake Rogers' (arm) placement on the injured list, Hill could fill a near-everyday role in the outfield alongside Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman.

Hill is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Hill started in center field in each of Detroit's first three games of the second half, going 2-for-7 with three runs and two stolen bases. Though Hill isn't entrenched as an everyday player for Detroit, his excellent defense and speed should at least allow him to pick up a handful of starts per week.

Hill went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-0 win over Minnesota.

Hill is up to six stolen bases in seven attempts after his theft Sunday. The 25-year-old outfielder has added three RBI and six runs scored through 26 plate appearances, but all six of his hits so far have been singles. He'll likely see the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo in center field while Daz Cameron (toe) is out.

Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Hill started both ends of Saturday's doubleheader and will remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. With Eric Haase (head) leaving Saturday's nightcap and sitting out Sunday, there could be some more outfield playing time available in the short term. Hill will be joined Sunday by Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman from left to right.

Hill went 0-for-2 but was hit by a pitch, stole a base and scored twice in Saturday's extra-innings win over the Twins.

Hill was hit by a pitch his first time up and came around to score on a bases-clearing triple by Akil Badoo. He later represented the tying run in extra innings and stole his fifth base of the year before he was singled home by Jonathan Schoop. Hill should remain up with the big-league club for the time being while the Tigers are dealing with some injuries to their outfielders but is currently not a long-term option.

Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Hill was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday but didn't get the chance to play when the twin bill was rained out. The 25-year-old will start at least once Saturday with Akil Baddoo getting the first game off. Hill should get some playing time while Daz Cameron (toe) is on the injured list, though Cameron's eventual return may push Hill back to the minors.

Hill was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Hill appeared in eight big-league games during the first half of the season and will rejoin the Tigers coming out of the All-Star break. The 25-year-old has a .320/.373/.508 slash line in 137 plate appearances at Triple-A this year and should see more opportunities in the outfield for Detroit this time around with Nomar Mazara designated for assignment.

Detroit optioned Hill to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Hill will return to Toledo after he was up with the Tigers on Wednesday to serve as their 27th man for a doubleheader with Cleveland. The 25-year-old outfielder started in the second game of the twin bill, going 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and a run.

Hill was recalled by the Tigers as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Hill was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after he missed just under three weeks with a shoulder issue, and he'll be available for Wednesday's twin bill. He went 3-for-12 with two runs, an RBI and three stolen bases in seven games prior to his injury, and he could return to the minors following the doubleheader.

Hill (shoulder) was activated off the injured list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Toledo.

Hill wound up missing just shy of three weeks after hurting his shoulder while crashing into the outfield wall. He's no longer needed in the majors now that he's healthy, however, so he'll remain in the minors to await his next chance.

Hill's (shoulder) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hill has already missed over two weeks with a sprained right shoulder. He went 6-for-18 at the plate over four rehab games for Low-A Lakeland and should be ready to be activated soon, though the Tigers have yet to specify exactly when that will happen.

Hill (shoulder) began a rehab assignment at Low-A Lakeland over the weekend, appearing in games Saturday and Sunday while going 3-for-10 with a double.

Hill served as a designated hitter for both contests, so the Tigers will presumably want to see him play close to a full game in center field at the minor-league level before he's reinstated from the injured list. Prior to being shut down with the sprained right shoulder, Hill had emerged as the Tigers' primary option in center field, but his path to regular at-bats could be closed by the time he's ready to return. Akil Baddoo and Daz Cameron have been picking up most of the work in center of late, while Robbie Grossman and Nomar Mazara typically occupy the corner spots.

The Tigers placed Hill on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder sprain.

The 25-year-old picked up the injury when he collided with the outfield wall while making a spectacular catch in Wednesday's win over the Mariners. The injury comes at a particularly inconvenient time for Hill, who had started five straight games while going 3-for-11 with three stolen bases. Akil Baddoo and the newly recalled Daz Cameron will likely form a platoon in center field while Hill is on the shelf.

Hill was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a right shoulder sprain after crashing into the outfield wall, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hill made a great running catch in center, but was shaken up after his right shoulder impacted the wall. Akil Baddoo entered the game to replace Hill. It's unclear how much time Hill will miss, or if he'll require a trip to the injured list.

Hill went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Appearing in his sixth game of the season, Hill delivered his first multi-hit performance. The team recently designated JaCoby Jones for assignment, so there's an opportunity for Hill to earn more regular playing time in center field. His primary competition at the moment seems to be Akil Baddoo, and neither player has a particularly lengthy MLB track record.

Hill was recalled by the Tigers on Thursday.

Hill got into two games for the Tigers in late April but struck out in his lone plate appearance. The 25-year-old has looked good in 21 Triple-A games this season, hitting .355/.417/.526 with two homers and four steals. He'll likely fill a bench role during his time with the team. Victor Reyes (intercostal) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Hill was returned to the alternate site after Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Hill was recalled as the 27th man and entered as a pinch-runner in the latter contest. This was his first stint with the big-league club this season, and he figures to serve primarily as organizational depth in the outfield throughout the campaign.

Hill was recalled from the Tigers' alternate training site ahead of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Hill was named the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader, so he'll likely return to the alternate training site after the twin bill. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 games for the Tigers last year and went 1-for-11 with three runs, a walk and six strikeouts.

Hill was optioned to the alternate training site after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Hill was recalled as the 27th man for the twin bill and made his first appearance of the season as a defensive replacement during the nightcap. Hill figures to be in the mix for another promotion when Detroit needs outfield depth later in the season.

The Tigers recalled Hill from their alternate training site prior to the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

He'll be designated as the 27th man and will most likely be headed back to the alternate site following the twin bill. Hill brings elite defense in center field, but he struggled at the plate in his first taste of the big leagues in 2020, going 1-for-11 with six strikeouts.

Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Hill was competing for at most a bench spot in the Tigers' outfield and won't end up winning one. He has good speed and a solid glove but hasn't been much of a threat at the plate throughout his professional career, posting a career .243/.313/.349 line in the minors before going 1-for-11 with six strikeouts in his brief big-league debut last season.

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch has been impressed with Hill's performance during spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The former first-round pick is known more for his defense, but he's slashing a solid .308/.400/.462 so far in Grapefruit League play. "We know what we're going to get defensively. We know he's going to run the bases," Hinch said. "The offensive production, it's been good." Hill is still likely a longshot to make the Opening Day roster with the likes of JaCoby Jones, Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes, Nomar Mazara and Akil Baddoo all around. However, Hill could be a callup option at some point this season if he continues to hit.

Hill remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Hill has appeared in nine games since his Sept. 2 callup, but he's still waiting to make his first MLB start. The Tigers appear content to use him mainly as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner, as he showed little aptitude as a hitter during his time in the minors.

Hill isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

Hill received his first major-league callup Wednesday to replace JaCoby Jones (hand) on the active roster, but he won't be in the lineup for the series finale against the Brewers. Victor Reyes will take over in center field with Jorge Bonifacio starting in right field.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday in an appearance on 97.1 The Ticket Detroit that Hill will be called up from the team's alternate training site ahead of the Tigers' game against the Brewers.

Hill will move up to the big club to replace JaCoby Jones, who looks set to miss the rest of the regular season after fracturing his hand in Tuesday's 12-1 win. A first-round pick in the 2014 first-year player draft, Hill's bat hasn't developed as the Tigers had hoped, but the speedy 24-year-old profiles as an above-average defender in center field. Detroit has been reluctant to use Victor Reyes in center this season, so Hill's defense may be enough to earn him a regular spot in the lineup while Jones is on the mend. Expect Hill to bat near the bottom of the order and provide little in terms of fantasy value other than the occasional stolen base.

Hill (knee) was not included on the Tigers' 30-man Opening Day roster.

Hill had an impressive summer camp, but after injuring his knee in an intrasquad game a week ago, he won't be on the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old could make his MLB debut at some point this year once he's healthy.

Hill left Detroit's intrasquad game Thursday with left knee soreness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Hill has been having an impressive camp and has taken advantage of increased playing time while Travis Demeritte and JaCoby Jones have been injured. The 24-year-old will continue to battle towards making his major-league debut in 2020, but he needs to avoid any extended time off in order to earn that opportunity.

While Hill is unlikely to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster, he has been impressing the coaching staff with his speed and defensive play during summer camp, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Hill is known as a strong defender and he's been showcasing that so far, making a number of tough catches during intrasquad play. The Tigers have the likes of Victor Reyes, JaCoby Jones, Cameron Maybin and Christin Stewart in the mix for outfield playing time, but Hill is a former first-round pick, so there's definitely some potential there. He could work his way into some playing time, particularly if Jones (oblique) ends up missing a significant amount of time, or if any other outfielders miss time during the season.

Hill, who is part of the Tigers' 60-man player pool, could be the next man up in center field if a need arises, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Hill was expected to spend most of 2020 at Triple-A Toledo after spending last year with Double-A Erie, but he won't get that opportunity with the minor-league season officially canceled. The 24-year-old will now provide outfield depth at the MLB level, and because of his strong defensive ability, he could get a look if the likes of JaCoby Jones or Victor Reyes are inactive at any point due to injury or illness.

Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

He has yet to play at Triple-A, so Hill will likely spend the bulk of the season with the Mud Hens. However, if he holds his own, he could make his big-league debut this summer as he is the best defensive center fielder in the organization.