The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t have many players reach free agency this offseason, and one — David Freese — announced his retirement. Meanwhile, Rich Hill, Russell Martin and Hyun-Jin Ryu remain available on the open market.
Hill’s free agency is affected by a surgery he underwent to attach a torn portion of the UCL in his left elbow. The operation is expected to sideline the veteran at least until the midpoint of the 2020 season.
Despite facing the long recovery, Hill recently was said to have drawn interest from as many as 10 teams. That was followed by the Dodgers being among the clubs that have been in contact with Hill and his representatives.