Twins sign pitchers Homer Bailey, Rich Hill to one-year deals

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Alex Gallardo/AP)

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have signed pitchers Homer Bailey and Rich Hill to one-year contracts.

Bailey, a 33-year-old right-hander, made 31 starts between the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics last season. He was a combined 13-9 with a 4.57 ERA. He started 18 games for Kansas City before being traded in July.

Hill, a 39-year-old lefty, started 13 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, going 4-1 with a 2.45 ERA. He missed about two months with a left forearm strain. Hill has been in the majors parts of 15 seasons with eight teams.

Terms of the deal were not announced Tuesday.

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