Chris Tillman threw between 25 and 30 pitches at live batting practice in Sarasota, Fla. April 8. The right-hander, who’s on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder bursitis, will take two days off and throw two innings (30 pitches) in an extended spring training game April 11.
Pitching Rehabilitation Coordinator Scott McGregor is overseeing Tillman’s work, and says he threw well and used all his pitches, manager Buck Showalter said.
"He’s going to have to get built up," Showalter said. "He’s not where he’s going to be or needs to be. That’s expected, especially at 10 o’clock in the morning…you’ve got to really push the intensity level."
