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Braves add right-hander Josh Tomlin

Starting pitcher Josh Tomlin of the Cleveland Indians throws in the first inning against Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 27, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

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Starting pitcher Josh Tomlin of the Cleveland Indians throws in the first inning against Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 27, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
By Staff reports
March 21, 2019

The Braves signed right-hander pitcher Josh Tomlin to a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training, on Thursday.

Tomlin, 34, appeared in five games with the Brewers this spring, including three starts. He went 2-1 with a 4.80 ERA after joining the Brewers n a minor league deal on Feb. 7. He was released Wednesday.

Tomlin spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Indians and compiled a 61-53 record with a 4.77 ERA. He was 2-5 with a 6.14 ERA in 32 games, including nine starts, last season.

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