Dodgers sign Hill to 3-year deal

One of the top starters on the open market is no longer available after the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed left-hander Rich Hill to a three-year deal Monday, the club announced.

Financial figures of the contract were not officially disclosed, but Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports the pact is valued at $48 million.

"We're excited to be here today to announce we've re-signed Rich Hill to a three-year contact," Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said during a press conference Monday. "Being around him for the three months we were, it exceeded even what our expectations were, and that in part is what gave us the confidence to bet on him. What he's persevered through in his career, the type of person he is, the type of competitor, fit us really well."

Hill came to the Dodgers at the non-waiver trade deadline from the Oakland Athletics and went on to post a 1.83 ERA in six starts for the club during the regular season, also tossing six shutout innings against the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series.

The 36-year-old hurler became emotional in front of reporters and manager Dave Roberts after accepting his hat and jersey from Friedman at the press conference, before thanking the Dodgers organization for their support.

The southpaw joins fellow left-hander Clayton Kershaw atop a Dodgers rotation that finished fifth in the NL in ERA, despite a slew of injuries.

Over a 12-year career in the big leagues, Hill owns a 38-28 record with a 4.10 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 221 appearances, 94 of them starts.