The Kansas City Royals have designated Rich Hill for assignment a week after the 45-year-old left-hander pitched in the first game of his 21st big league season.

The Kansas City Royals were the 14th team for 45-year-old Rich Hill, tying the MLB record for most teams played for.

Hill could be claimed on waivers, but if he isn’t plucked by another team he can join the Royals’ Triple A team or become a free agent.

In the first inning, Pasquantino homered off Braves starter Erick Fedde. He hit a 91.2 mph cutter into the right field seats as the Royals got on the board early. It was his 18th home run and moved him one shy of his career high mark set in 2024.

Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo was a top candidate to be traded until he received a contract extension on Monday.

The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed on Monday, a signal they intend to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of this week's trade deadline.