Tomlin (1-0) struck out three over 2.1 perfect innings of relief Saturday to record the win in a 7-1 victory over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Touki Toussaint got the start but only lasted four innings, allowing Tomlin to get credit for the win with a dominant performance out of the bullpen. The veteran right-hander has yet to give up a run this season over three appearances and 5.2 innings, posting an 8:0 K:BB, and with Atlanta now featuring an incredibly young and inexperienced rotation to go with an explosive offense, Tomlin could end up as one of the most valuable long men in baseball from a fantasy perspective.

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.

Tomlin could get a start early in the season if Cole Hamels isn't ready, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander is more likely to be the team's primary long reliever, but Tomlin does have plenty of starting experience from his days in Cleveland. The 35-year-old may also have an edge on winning a spot start due to being more stretched out than Atlanta's other options, such as Kyle Wright -- Tomlin is expected to work four innings in Monday's intrasquad game.

Tomlin will be a part of the Braves' 60-man roster, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tomlin was a non-roster invitee once again this spring, allowing two earned runs while striking out five across 6.2 innings before play was suspended. The right-hander spent the entire 2019 season with the major-league club after winning his spot in the bullpen during spring training, but it's unclear whether he'll see significant playing time in the majors during his age-35 season.

Tomlin agreed Wednesday with the Braves on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second year in a row, Tomlin will attend Braves camp as a non-roster invitee looking to claim a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He was able to earn his place in 2019 and stuck on the roster all season, finishing with a 3.74 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 79.1 innings in 51 appearances (one start). The righty's inability to miss bats limits his fantasy intrigue even in NL-only formats, but he's more valuable from a real-life perspective thanks to his skills in limiting walks and inducing weak contact.

Tomlin will be on the Braves' NLDS roster, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tomlin beat out Julio Teheran to serve as Atlanta's long reliever. He struck out just 15.9 percent of opposing batters this season but also walked just 2.2 percent, leading to a 3.74 ERA in 79.1 innings.

Tomlin will start Wednesday's against the Royals, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will take the ball to allow Mike Soroka to rest up and get on schedule for the playoff rotation. The last time Tomlin logged more than one inning was when he tossed two frames Sept. 2, so this will be a bullpen game.

Tomlin was tagged for four runs on four hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning of relief in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Atlanta was up 11-3 heading into the ninth inning when Tomlin got the call, which illustrates how low-leverage his role is in the bullpen right now. On the season, the veteran right-hander has a 4.05 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 41:7 K:BB through 60 innings with one win, two saves and five holds in 39 appearances.

Tomlin (1-1) took the loss Thursday against the Cubs, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits over 2.2 innings while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander made only one real mistake after taking over for Bryce Wilson in the fifth inning, but Victor Caratini drove that mistake 407 feet to right field for what proved to be the game-winning homer. Tomlin has been mostly solid in a long-relief role for Atlanta this year, posting a 3.94 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 31:4 K:BB through 45.2 innings with a save and four holds in 28 appearances.

Tomlin gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless 12th inning Sunday to record his first save in a win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The save was the first of Tomlin's career, not just his season, and came after Luke Jackson, Anthony Swarzak and others had already been used. The veteran right-hander now has a 3.82 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 22:3 K:BB through 33 innings this season, and he's starting to work his way into slightly higher-leverage situations in the Atlanta bullpen, although Tomlin remains far outside the regular closing picture.