Tillman is option to start Tuesday's home game against Oakland, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following Thursday's day off, the team has a string of six straight games before reaching its next break. Manager Buck Showalter is debating inserting Tillman -- and pushing Dylan Bundy back a night -- which would afford the entire rotation an extra day of rest. Tillman was crushed (seven runs over two innings) in his last start on Aug. 3 before being moved to the bullpen. Assuming he gets the call Tuesday, it remains unclear if he'd remain in the rotation, or simply be used as a spot starter for the evening.