The Pirates signed left-handed pitcher Rich Hill to a one-year contract for the 2023 season.

Hill went 8-7 with a 4.27 ERA (124.1ip/59er) and 108 strikeouts in 26 starts last year with Boston, ranking second on the team in both starts and strikeouts and third in innings pitched. The Red Sox went 14-12 in Hill's 26 starting assignments, including 6-0 when he tossed at least 6.0 innings.