The pitching-starved New York Mets completed their first major move before the July 30 trade deadline, bringing 41-year-old starter Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. To complete the transaction, they sent injured reliever Tommy Hunter and minor leaguer Matt Dyer.
Rich offers the Mets a reliable starter with playoff experience and the required versatility to change roles: he could be a traditional starter, a ‘bulk’ reliever, or a piggyback pitcher after another one.
The left-hander has been having a tremendous year with Tampa, with a 6-4 record, a 3.87 ERA and a 1.