The sale has been out for the entire season due to a broken rib, but the Red Sox are hoping he can return soon. On Wednesday, he will make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.
In order to get back into game shape, injured pitchers Nate Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (right hip) will each throw two innings in a bullpen on Tuesday.
UPDATE (10:59 a.m.): Hill reportedly “had an MRI in Chicago over the weekend,” according to the Boston Globe. A ligament was torn, but he anticipates being off for approximately two to four weeks.
Boston boasts the fifth-best starting ERA (3.51 in the majors) despite its injury woes. The Yankees’ team ERA of 3.01 ranks second in the majors and first in the American League.