"The Red Sox have signed lefthanded reliever Rich Hill, the pride of Milton, to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.

Hill tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow on June 1 and underwent Tommy John surgery on June 9. He is hopeful of being ready to pitch at some point early next season.

Hill has appeared in 15 games for the Red Sox over the last two seasons, throwing 12 scoreless innings and striking out 12 with three walks.

According to Elias, he is the first Red Sox pitcher with 15 scoreless outings to begin his career with the club."