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Rich Hill provided a “realistic” timetable for his possible return to the Red Sox

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Rich Hill provided a “realistic” timetable for his possible return to the Red Sox

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“That’s something that’s definitely one of the driving forces behind my return and my role as a pitcher.”

Rich Hill provided a “realistic” timetable for his possible return to the Red Sox

Rich Hill is pitching for the Red Sox in October 2022. Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Rich Hill’s thoughts on his 2024 season with the Red Sox:The Red Sox recently re-signed pitcher Rich Hill to a minor league contract in an effort to bolster the team’s struggling staff.

Hill, 44, represents a unique acquisition given his experience (this will be his fourth stint in Boston). The left-hander could help the Red Sox in several potential roles.

He recently discussed his decision to return and what he hopes for in an interview with WEEI’s Rob Bradford on his podcast, “Baseball Isn’t Boring.” The veteran pitcher currently plays for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox.

According to Hill, the goal is to return to the MLB roster by September 1 due to roster rules.

“I mean, realistically, obviously, you’d have to wait until September 1st to have an opportunity to play and be on the playoff roster,” Hill told Bradford. “I think I have a lot of experience pitching in the playoffs and I understand what it takes to pitch in that environment. I just have to kind of make it as doable as possible and bring a level of understanding and experience to that situation. And that’s definitely one of the driving forces for me to come back and pitch.”

The Red Sox (67-59) are currently 3.5 games behind the Twins (71-56) for the final American League wild-card spot.

Hill, in five seasons pitching for Boston, went 12-8 with a 3.31 ERA over 185 innings pitched.

Anecdotes:A total of 31 players have appeared in MLB games in four different decades. Of that group, 15 have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Three players in that group played for the Red Sox for varying lengths of their careers. Can you name those three players?

(Answer below).

Hint: one catcher, two outfielders.

Results and calendars:

The Red Sox beat the Astros 4-1 on Wednesday, winning a series against Houston to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Boston has a road day Thursday and will begin a three-game series against the Diamondbacks Friday in Arizona at 7:10 p.m.

More information on Boston.com:

Drake Maye on ‘feeling more comfortable’ with the Patriots:The rookie spoke to the media on Wednesday.

That day:In 1934, Red Sox pitcher Wes Ferrell hit two home runs (the first to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, then a walk-off hit in the bottom of the tenth). He finished his night with 10 innings pitched, one earned run allowed, five strikeouts, and a 3-for-4 night at the plate.

Boston won against the White Sox, 3-2.

Wes Ferrell of the 1934 Red Sox

Highlight of the day:Frenchman Titouan Droguet took an unorthodox approach in US Open qualifying on Wednesday, even though Canadian Gabriel Diallo ultimately won the match.

Answer to a question: Carlton Fisk, Ted Williams, Rickey Henderson

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