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That’s because of who is starting the game for the Royals: It’s 45-year-old left-handed pitcher Rich Hill, who was added to Kansas City’s 40-man roster on Tuesday and recalled to make the start. History nuts will love all the amazing things about Hill’s start for the Royals. Here are seven fascinating nuggets from the Royals and others.
July 22 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Royals plan to promote Rich Hill from Triple-A, which will make the 45-year-old pitcher the oldest active player in MLB. Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the move Monday night. Hill will start against the Chicago Cubs -- the team that drafted him in 2002 -- on Tuesday in Chicago.