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Tillo

Tillo has been cut loose after posting a calamitous 10.30 ERA, 2.05 WHIP and 17/24 K/BB ratio across 25 1/3 innings (17 appearances, four starts) this season for Triple-A Sacramento. The 27-year-old southpaw signed a minor league contract last April with San Francisco as a reclamation project, shortly after being released by the Royals, and has yet to reach the majors.

Walton, who is likely to be sidelined until May as he continues his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, is the most prominent of the Giants’ first round of cuts from spring training. Newcomb and Ross figure to be the most likely to contribute at some point for the Giants.

Tillo was released by the Royals last week and will latch on quickly with the Giants as their latest reclamation project. The 25-year-old left-hander has yet to appear in the majors after being selected in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft. He posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 22/15 K/BB ratio across 23 1/3 innings (17 appearances, two starts) last year at Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Tillo cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment last week and will test the free agent waters. The 25-year-old left-hander has yet to appear in the majors after being selected in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft. He posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 22/15 K/BB ratio across 23 1/3 innings (17 appearances, two starts) last year at Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Tillo can forever carry the distinction of losing his 40-man roster spot to Bobby Witt Jr.

It’s merely a procedural move, since all three pitchers are on the Royals’ 40-man roster. They’ll head over to the minor-league side of camp for the rest of the spring. Tillo represents the most intriguing of the trio and is still working his way back from Tommy John elbow reconstructive surgery.

Tillo is just over a year removed from Tommy John surgery and had to be pulled off his rehab assignment at one point due to elbow soreness. He’s healthy now but needs more time to knock the rust off.

Tillo has been battling some lingering discomfort in his surgically-repaired left elbow, but he’s ready to give it another try. The 25-year-old southpaw could make his MLB debut down the stretch this season if all goes well from here.

Tillo has been steadily progressing towards a return after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. The 25-year-old lefty made three appearances with the Royals’ Arizona Complex League affiliate and will face higher-level hitters moving forward. He could make some noise out of the Royals’ bullpen at some point in the second half.

Tillo required Tommy John surgery last July 29, but he’s ready to get back into game action. Checking in at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, the 25-year-old was a third-round pick in 2017 and ranks as the No. 20 prospect in the organization by MLB Pipeline. He’ll be looking to make up for some lost development time.