Tomlin makes it through sim game: MLB.com reports Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin (wrist) threw 50 pitches during a simulated game Thursday. "I feel pretty good," Tomlin said. "We'll see how I respond [on Friday] and go from there." Tomlin threw all of his pitches Thursday and reported to be pain-free. "He looked good," manager Manny Acta said. "He's expected to be OK." (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
Wrist - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/12/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Acta said he expects Tomlin to return to the rotation without needing a minor-league rehab assignment. That means Tomlin will likely bump Zach McAllister from the rotation. McAllister is set to pitch Monday against the Royals, but Cleveland has given no indication as to when Tomlin will return. He could be back in Week 9 (May 28-June 3), but there's no need to activate him yet in Fantasy. He has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/07/2012 23:51 Indians achieve twinbill sweep of ChiSox
Shelley Duncan's RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Cleveland Indians a soggy 3-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night and a sweep of their day-night doubleheader.
05/06/2012 17:17 Hit Parade for Week 6
Plenty of pitching matchups to take advantage of as we look ahead to Fantasy Week 6. Our Scott White helps you make sense of some platoons and maximizes your lineup's potential in his Hit Parade.
Josh Tomlin's high-80s fastball never made him a top prospect, but he made a name for himself in Fantasy with his performance in 2011, winning 12 games with a WHIP (1.08) that ranked 11th among qualified starters. Control is the name of his game. He actually led the majors with 1.1 walks per nine innings. And though you might think a player with his arsenal would need a walk rate that low to survive the onslaught of batted balls, Tomlin allowed less than a hit per inning last season, finishing with a lower rate than higher-profile teammates Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jimenez. Clearly, Tomlin isn't a player to be ignored, but at the same time, you have to keep his performance in perspective. Much of his success came over his first nine starts, when he had a 2.41 ERA. He wasn't as consistent over his final 17, posting a 5.28 ERA. He also had to be shut down early because of elbow soreness, which could be a harbinger of something more severe. Given the way he ended last season and his relatively low ceiling, Tomlin will likely go undrafted in most leagues, but he could be a nifty WHIP specialist in Rotisserie formats. (Updated 2/21/12)
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start