Marlins claim OF Derek Hill off waivers from Giants

Field Level Media|published: Sat 3rd August, 16:42 2024

Jul 26, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Derek Hill (48) reacts to his bat after receiving a strike during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Marlins added a piece for their outfield Saturday, claiming speedy center fielder Derek Hill from the San Francisco Giants.

Hill, 28, was placed on waivers Friday after he went 3-for-12 during a brief stint in San Francisco, who claimed him July 23. In 21 games with the Texas Rangers and Giants this season, Hill is batting .255 with three home runs and seven RBIs.

A former first-round draft pick (23rd overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2014, Hill is a career .233 hitter in parts of five seasons with seven home runs and 25 RBIs in 129 games for the Tigers (2020-22), Washington Nationals (2023), Rangers and Giants.

Also Saturday, the Marlins optioned second baseman Forrest Wall to Triple-A Jacksonville. Wall was 1-for-3 in three games for the Marlins this season.

-Field Level Media

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