Making his first start of the season against the San Diego Padres on April 5, 2017, Hill pitched five innings, but left the game with the lingering blister on his finger. Two days later, on April 7, Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list. On April 17, Hill was again placed on the 10-day disabled list due to the same finger blister lingering, marking the second time in almost 11 days that Hill went on the disabled list. He returned to the lineup to earn National League Pitcher of the Month honors in July with a 4–0 record, 1.45 ERA and 40 strikeouts against only 5 walks in 5 starts.