Rich Hill will forever be a legend to Dodgers fans but his return to Los Angeles became a bit more clouded with news that Hill underwent a procedure and will be out until next June, at the minimum. The surgery Hill underwent is an alternative to Tommy John surgery which would’ve put Hill out for all of next season and likely end his career.
Hill pitched well for the Dodgers in 2019 although his season was marred by forearm and knee injuries. Rich pitched to an ERA of 2.45 in thirteen games for the Dodgers this year and he made one shortened postseason start where he appeared to re-aggravate his knee injury.