Chris Tillman’s tenure in the Orioles’ organization – a stretch that spanned 11 seasons – ended on Wednesday when Tillman declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk and became a free agent.
The Orioles designated Tillman for assignment on Friday when his minor league rehab assignment expired, and offered him an opportunity to pitch in Triple-A, but on Wednesday, Tillman officially declined that offer. Because of his service time, Tillman could refuse a minor league assignment and go to free agency.
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