Yankees Exercise $3 Million Option for Veteran Left-Hander Tim Hill

The New York Yankees have exercised their $3 million club option for left-hander Tim Hill for the 2026 season. The 35-year-old veteran was a crucial part of the Yankees' bullpen in 2025, serving as Aaron Boone's primary left-handed reliever. Hill appeared in 70 games, pitching 67.0 innings with a 3.09 ERA and 37 strikeouts. He proved particularly effective against left-handed hitters, limiting them to a .444 OPS, allowing only 23 hits, and striking out 27 throughout the season. Retaining Hill is a key move for the Yankees as they prioritize rebuilding their bullpen this offseason.