Chris Tillman’s pitching line in Thursday’s minor league rehab start – his third one with an affiliate since returning to the mound after opening the season on the disabled list with right shoulder bursitis – wasn’t what Orioles fans want to see.
Pitching lines, however, can be deceiving. Ultimately, the question is whether Tillman showed enough to return from the DL after allowing six runs – four earned – over five innings in a high Class-A start for Frederick against the Potomac Nationals?
If he’s ready, he would be in line to start on Tuesday at Fenway Park.