Last season the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t trade for any of the elite starting pitchers they were often linked to, but in Rich Hill acquired a starter who was pitching as well as anyone leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline.
Hill was on the disabled list at the time of being dealt by the Oakland Athletics, and his blister was an issue the Dodgers were required to monitor. A resurgent season led to the veteran southpaw re-signing with Los Angeles on a three-year, $48 million contract.
Hill’s bout with blisters were said to be behind him but they resurfaced.