BOWIE, Md.-- Chris Tillman took a big step forward in his rehab process on Monday night, throwing 42 pitches in 2 2/3 innings for Double-A Bowie in his first start of 2017.
Tillman is working his way back from right shoulder bursitis that plagued him throughout Spring Training and forced him to start the regular season on the disabled list.
The right-hander gave up one run on two hits in the brief start against Richmond. He also struck out three and walked one. The Orioles wanted to have Tillman go three innings or 45 pitches, whichever came first, so Bowie manager Gary Kendall pulled him after the second out of the third when his pitch count reached 42.