Josh Tomlin was outstanding in Sunday's Cactus League victory over the Brewers, scattering three hits over his four shutout innings of work. The 29-year-old hurler punched out five in the game while walking just one. He now sports a 2.00 ERA and 9/2 K/BB ratio in nine spring innings. While he's likely to secure a spot in the Opening Day rotation, his history suggests that he won't wind up being relevant in most mixed leagues.

Josh Tomlin lost his arbitration hearing against the Indians and was awarded an $800,000 salary for 2014. Tomlin had requested $975,000 from the Indians. That brings the Tribe to 2-0 on the arbitration season, having also defeated Vinnie Pestano last week. Tomlin, who returned from Tommy John surgery late in the 2013 season, is fully healthy and expected to compete for a spot in the Indians rotation.

Josh Tomlin requested $975,000 and was offered $800,000 from the Indians when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday. The two parties shouldn't have a problem settling around $900,000. He made a return to the mound late in the 2013 season after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and should be fully healthy and ready to go for the start of the 2014 season.

Josh Tomlin felt good after appearing in a Major League game for the first time in over a year on Thursday, noting that the appearance was emotional and satisfying. Tomlin, who had been sidelined since last July, worked a pair of scoreless innings in his return from Tommy John surgery. He'll continue to pitch out of the bullpen for the time being, but could be a candidate to make a start over the final two weeks of the season.

Josh Tomlin may draw a start this month. Indians skipper Terry Francona will use Tomlin out of the bullpen for now, but he won't hesitate to start him. "There might be an opportunity for him to start," the manager said. "He's been pounding the strike zone [in rehab starts]. His last outing was really good ... But even though he can pitch when it counts now, he'll still be feeling his way through things. I think next year, you'll see what he can really do."

Indians activated RHP Josh Tomlin from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. Tomlin has looked great on his rehab assignment, posing a 2.08 ERA over 17 1/3 innings, but the Indians don't have a spot for him at the moment. Expect to see him next month.

Josh Tomlin (elbow) will move his rehab assignment up to Double-A Akron Wednesday. Tomlin has tossed four scoreless innings while allowing just one hit over his first four rehab appearances as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's likely to return as a reliever in late August or early September.

Josh Tomlin (elbow) was cleared for his first rehab start Friday with the Arizona Rookie League Indians. He only pitched one inning, but gave up just one hit and didn't allow any runs. It was his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery last season. If he can avoid setbacks, Tomlin should rejoin the Indians in mid-August.

Josh Tomlin (elbow) has been throwing two bullpen sessions per week. He's also playing catch a couple times per week. Tomlin underwent Tommy John surgery last August but could possibly make it back to the Indians before the end of the season.

Josh Tomlin (Tommy John surgery) could return near the end of the season. Tomlin went under the knife last August. At this point in his rehab, it's hard to predict if a 2013 return is in the cards. Tomlin has said he'd rather be 100 percent for 2014 rather than making a premature late-season return this year. The right-hander posted a 6.36 ERA in 16 starts and five relief appearances with the Indians last season.