Murdock, 26, was selected fourth overall in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. Murdock, a pitcher, made his MLB debut with the Athletics earlier this season. In 14 games, Murdock posted a 13.24 ERA while surrendering 25 runs in 17 innings.

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Hill, 45, would be the oldest player in MLB if he reaches the big leagues. If he pitches for the Royals, he'll tie the MLB record for teams.

Witt was inducted over the weekend into the Hall of Fame of his Double-A team, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

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Rich Hill isn’t done trying to play Major League Baseball just yet. The 45-year-old left-hander, who was first drafted into pro ball in 1999, has signed a Minor League deal with the Royals, the team announced on Tuesday.

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The Royals got out of both innings — the second and third — unscathed. Massey also did damage at the plate with a solo home run in the early frames. It was his second homer of the season as he lined an 87.7 mph changeup from Astros starter Ryan Gusto over the right-field wall.