The Texas Rangers have signed starting pitcher Chris Tillman to a minor league deal. The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on July 27, and he then elected free agency. Tillman had a terrible 2018 before hitting the disabled list, but is only two years removed from a 16-6 season. His situation is worth monitoring, but it is unlikely that he returns to the fantasy radar this season on the failing Rangers.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman has elected free agency over a minor league assignment. Tillman declined to pitch in Triple-A Norfolk after being designated for assignment last Friday. He has posted a 8.42 ERA this season, so it's not surprising to see the Orioles letting him go. There is a chance that he lands on another MLB team, but it's highly likely that becomes a useful fantasy pitcher.

The Baltimore Orioles designated starting pitcher Chris Tillman for assignment on Friday. Tillman was 1-5 with a nightmarish 10.46 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in seven starts for the Orioles this year. The 30-year-old right-hander may struggle to find work with another team. He shouldn't have been anywhere near a fantasy roster.

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman (back) said he will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Tillman has been on the disabled list since May 11 with a strain in his lower back. The 30-year-old said he expects to make his final rehab start on July 15. It's a good sign in the veteran's rehab, but his 2018 season has been a nightmare. He is 1-5 with a shocking 10.46 ERA. He should not be owned unless he returns from his injury a totally different pitcher from the first half of the season.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman said that he believes his next rehab start will be scheduled for Monday as he works his way back from a back injury. Tillman said he plans to go 60 pitches as he focuses on building up his stamina before returning to the major league club. Tillman would be returning to an unsightly 10.46 ERA and 2.21 [...]

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (back) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. Tillman will likely make two or three rehab starts before returning to the Orioles rotation. He has a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 WHIP through seven starts this season. Fantasy owners can go ahead and leave him on the waiver wire until he figures out how to pitch.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman is currently on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain, and according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter, he has "no timeline set for return." Tillman owned an unsightly 10.46 ERA through 26 2/3 innings, so his return shouldn't matter to fantasy owners at this point as his injury was questionable in the first place. At this point, it is extremely unlikely that Tillman will ever return to fantasy relevance, at least in 2018.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He allowed six runs over 1 1/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He's posting a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 WHIP this season and could be on the DL with that "back" injury for quite some time. Tillman should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues. It appears his best day as a pitcher are behind him. The Orioles recalled Jimmy Yacabonis to take Tillman's spot on the roster.

It was pretty bad. That's pretty much the only way to describe Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman's Thursday evening. The righty allowed seven runs, all earned, in one-plus inning. His ERA is an ugly 9.24 and he's toxic to even consider starting in your lineup. It's like 2017 all over again.