The Royals signed the 45-year-old left-hander to a minor league deal, and he will report soon to the club’s spring training facility in Arizona. Once he gets up to speed, Hill likely will head to Triple-A Omaha and try to prove he can still help a major league ballclub with designs on contending for the postseason.

Rich Hill isn’t done trying to play Major League Baseball just yet. The 45-year-old left-hander, who was first drafted into pro ball in 1999, has signed a Minor League deal with the Royals, the team announced on Tuesday.

Hill, 45, would be the oldest player in MLB if he reaches the big leagues. If he pitches for the Royals, he'll tie the MLB record for teams.