SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Giants added another former All-Star to their crowded competition for a backup infield spot, signing Aaron Hill to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp.
Hill, 34, passed a physical and was set to participate in the Giants’ first full-squad workout Friday.
“No promises, no guarantees,” Giants GM Bobby Evans said. “Just creating competition. We’ll see how it plays out.”
It’s hard to remember a time when the Giants had more competition for fewer roster spots. Hill joins a non-roster group of recognizable names that includes Jimmy Rollins and Gordon Beckham, with Kelby Tomlinson also competing for an infield spot.