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The second focal point of Wardy’s update involved left-handed pitcher Tim Hill, who has recently drawn interest from the Mets following a standout performance with the Yankees. Wardy highlighted that despite the Mets' earlier acquisition of AJ Minter, Hill represents a strategic addition to the bullpen, enhancing the lefty options available to manager Buck Showalter.
Hill, who managed to keep opposing hitters at bay, recorded an impressive ground-ball rate and allowed soft contact throughout the season. His track record indicates that he is capable of effectively handling lefty-righty matchups and provides an alternative to Minter in high-leverage situations where it becomes tricky to over-rely on a single reliever.