The Kansas City Royals signed 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill to a minor league contract. He will report to their spring training facility and then likely head to Triple-A Omaha.

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.

At 45 years old, the veteran southpaw signed a minor league deal with the Royals, the team announced on Tuesday. Hill will reportedly join Triple-A Omaha after reporting to Kansas City’s spring training facility in Florida.