Tomlin hummed 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out one in his spring debut Thursday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

After setting a career high for innings pitched last season -- even before the Indians' deep postseason run -- it was a no-brainer to bring bring Tomlin along slowly this spring. But even with a delayed opening act, Tomlin looked ready for regular-season action. He was so economical, facing just two more batters than the minimum, that manager Terry Francona allowed the right-hander to work into the fourth inning. "He always does that. He commands so well that when he's commanding like that he has quick innings," Francona said. Tomlin's 15 pitches per innings in 2016 finished tied for fifth-best in MLB.