We learned last month that veteran right-hander Brett Tomko was pitching in the Dominican Republic in hopes of making a comeback in MLB. Well, he’ll get a chance to secure a job later this week:
Zach Links of MLB Trade Rumors reported earlier this month that six teams were in the mix for Tomko, who turns 41 in April. The reports out of the Dominican Republic have been promising, as he’s lost a bunch of weight and was reportedly throwing his fastball in the 90-93 mph range. He could be appealing on a minor league deal, especially since he has expressed a willingness to pitch at Triple-A and mentor young pitchers, even in a bullpen role.
Tomko, who has a 4.65 ERA over a 14-year career, hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2011 as a member of the Rangers. He spent 2012 in the minors between the Reds and Diamondbacks and pitched with the independent York Revolution last season.