Detroit Tigers activate Derek Hill, DFA Renato Nunez

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Aug 8, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Derek Hill (54) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 8, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Derek Hill (54) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Tigers activated speedy center fielder Derek Hill before Saturday’s game at Toronto against the Blue Jays.

In a corresponding move, the team designated first baseman Renato Nunez for assignment.

Hill injured his left ribcage Aug. 10 in a collision with outfielder Akil Baddoo, who is close to returning from the concussion protocol.

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Hill, 25, is hitting .250 with a home run, eight RBIs and six stolen bases. He was penciled in as the leadoff hitter on Saturday.

Nunez, 27, is hitting .189 with four home runs and seven RBIs in 14 games with Detroit this season.

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–Field Level Media

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