Chris Tillman (abdomen) is slated to pitch in a Grapefruit League game on either Saturday or Sunday. Tillman was scratched from his scheduled start on March 9 due to some soreness in his left side, but he made it through three innings in a minor league game Tuesday without incident. The 24-year-old right-hander should be ready to go for Opening Day and makes for an appealing late-round sleeper in mixed fantasy leagues.

Chris Tillman (abdomen) will throw two innings in a minor league game Saturday. Tillman threw a bullpen session Thursday with no issues. If Saturday's appearance goes well, he seems likely to return to Grapefruit League action after that. Tillman has been limited to 4 1/3 innings so far this spring, but he has enough time to get ready for Opening Day.

Chris Tillman (abdomen) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and then a live batting practice session Saturday. The Orioles haven't committed to it, but he seems likely to return to Grapefruit League action after that. Tillman has been limited to 4 1/3 innings so far this spring, but he has enough time to get ready for Opening Day.

Chris Tillman (abdomen) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Thursday. Tillman was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday due to some soreness in his side, but he's already feeling much better. Still, the Orioles will wait before scheduling his next Grapefruit League start.

Chris Tillman (abdomen) played catch Monday without incident. Tillman was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday due to some soreness in his left side, but it doesn't sound like a major concern. He should be able to return to the mound soon.

Chris Tillman (abdomen) reported improvement Monday and will try to play catch. If he's able to play catch with no issues, he should be able to return to the bump soon. Barring a setback, Tillman should be fine by the time Opening Day rolls around.

Chris Tillman (side) said he expects to return to the mound in a few days. Tillman was scratched from Sunday's start due to some soreness in his left side, but the good news is that it's not an oblique injury. It sounds like he'll be ready to roll soon.

Chris Tillman was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday due to abdominal soreness. "He felt it a little bit about a week ago and (athletic trainer Richie Bancells) and them treated it and everything, and it went away," manager Buck Showalter said. "And then today he told Richie he felt it a little bit in the morning. And in talking to Richie we decided to be careful with it." The 24-year-old will take a few more days of rest before attempting to pitch again. There is no timetable for his return to the mound.

Chris Tillman tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Red Sox in his Grapefruit League debut. Tillman allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one. The right-hander saw a velocity spike last season, which helped result in a 2.93 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 15 starts for the Orioles. He should have a rotation spot locked up and is an intriguing fantasy sleeper.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Chris Tillman could start Game 1 of the ALCS if the team advances. Tillman was the O's best starter down the stretch but hasn't made an appearance this postseason after starting the final game of the regular season. Showalter's other option is Wei-Yin Chen, who held the Yankees to just one earned run over 6 1/3 innings in Game 2 of the ALDS.