The Giants released Hill on Thursday.

Hill was designated for assignment by the Giants on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Hill will start at third base and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill will move back to the bench with Joe Panik (thumb) making his return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

Hill will start at second base and bat third Sunday against the Twins, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill is being used primarily as a pinch-hitter since his activation from the disabled list May 27.

Hill (forearm) was activated from the DL on Friday.

Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Hill (forearm) is expected to return from the disabled list sometime before June, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Hill (forearm) will start a rehab assignment with High-A San Jose on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Hill (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.