TIM Hill

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the RP pay band earns Tim Hill a C+ Contract Value Index. At $2.85M AAV on a one-year deal, Hill's contract reflects what he is: a dependable relief arm with modest but real value in a competitive bullpen, backed by a B- performance grade that validates organizational confidence in his ability to eat innings. His 2026 season numbers—2 wins, 13 strikeouts across 29 games—suggest the kind of steady, low-profile work that keeps rosters stable without generating highlight reels, exactly the profile you'd expect from a 36-year-old veteran five games into a stretch run where the Yankees sit at 40–26 and fighting for playoff position. Relief pitchers at Hill's production tier typically command $3M–$4M in the open market, so the Yankees' decision to exercise his option through 2026 represents fair value rather than a bargain or an overpay—a straightforward recognition that a nine-year veteran with zero injury concerns provides organizational continuity at a reasonable rate. The C- sentiment grade and neutral-to-mildly-positive media framing underscore his professional standing: Hill generates no controversy, no drama, and no headlines beyond acknowledgment of his Team USA involvement and rule-proposal advocacy, which speaks more to respect than to stardom. His contract carries minimal cap risk given the single-year structure and modest commitment, making it exactly the kind of quiet, sensible depth move that competitive rosters rely on during a pennant push.

Performance Analysis