Orioles' Tyler Wilson: Still in hunt for starting rotation job

Manager Buck Showalter revealed that Wilson is among a handful of pitchers still in the race to temporarily replace starter Chris Tillman (shoulder) to open 2017, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Analysis:

It's hard to believe Wilson will win the job based on the spring he's having in comparison to his competition. Wilson has allowed 10 runs on 14 hits over 12.2 Grapefruit League innings while opposing hitters have battered the righty for a .286 BAA. Gabriel Ynoa and Jayson Aquino have performed noticeably better, with the latter owning an 0.82 ERA and sporting a 10:1 K:BB through 11 innings. With other arms in place to fill long-relief roles, Wilson may wind up beginning the campaign in the minors to provide the organization with starting pitching depth.