Tim Hill

The Yankees signed Tim Hill.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran reliever was designated for assignment by the White Sox last week. He figures to add depth to the bullpen for the Yankees.

The White Sox have designated Tim Hill for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Hill will be sent off the 40-man roster and hit the waiver wire. He has struggled this season, posting a 5.87 ERA and a 2.22 WHIP in 27 games this season.

The Padres acquired LHP Tim Hill from the Royals in exchange for OF Franchy Cordero.

Fantasy Impact

San Diego also parted with RHP Ronald Bolanos. Hill will help boost an already impressive Padres bullpen. The lefty put up a 3.63 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in 46 appearances last season.

Tim Hill picked up the first save in Kelvin Herrera's absence on Friday in Houston. He didn't allow a baserunner.

Fantasy Impact

Hill needed just 10 pitches to work the ninth inning. It was thought that Kevin McCarthy would get first crack at saves after Herrera was traded, but the situation remains fluid. Still, Hill at least showed that he's up to the task.