LHP Rich Hill, Los Angeles Dodgers

Speaking of feel-good stories that have gone sour, Hill hasn’t delivered on the first year of his three-year, $48 million extension with the Dodgers. The 37-year-old Hill was the epitome of perseverance paying off; after 12 seasons as a roving journeyman — including with the 2009 Orioles — and a stint in the independent Atlantic League, Hill finally cashed in with his first multi-year contract following a terrific 2016 season.

But Hill hasn’t replicated his success so far. In nine starts, he’s 4-3 with a 4.73 ERA, and he’s also spent two stints on the disabled list with recurring blister problems. The pitching-rich Dodgers have discussed moving Hill to the bullpen to keep him healthy and effective, but a $48 million reliever probably isn’t what they had in mind when they signed him.

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