Tomlin's contract was selected by the Braves on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tomlin will open the season on the major-league roster with Cole Hamels (triceps) still recovering. While it's unclear whether he'll begin the season in the rotation, Saturday's transaction signals that he could have a role on Atlanta's pitching staff. Tomlin made 51 appearances (one start) in his first year with the Braves last season, logging a 3.74 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 79.1 innings.