In what could be his final test before rejoining the Dodgers rotation, Rich Hill is scheduled to pitch a rehab assignment Thursday with Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Hill has not pitched in a game since May 19, when a blister on his left middle finger ruptured two pitches into a game against Washington.
The Dodgers expect Hill to pitch four or five innings for the Quakes. If Hill completes the outing without damaging his finger, he could return to the rotation for next week’s series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Dodgers decided against activating him to pitch in relief, manager Dave Roberts said before Wednesday’s game against the Rangers.