Padres activate Tomko from DL

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08/20/2008 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres activated pitcher Brett Tomko off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.

Tomko had been sidelined with a strained right elbow since July 1.

The journeyman right-hander made two relief appearances for the Padres after being signed by the club following his release from the Kansas City Royals on June 21.

Tomko signed a one-year, $3 million contract in the off-season with Kansas City, but struggled to a 2-7 mark with a 6.97 earned run average.

This is Tomko's third stint with the Padres, having pitched for the club in 2002 and again in 2007. The 12-year veteran holds a 95-99 record with a 4.70 ERA with Cincinnati, Seattle, San Diego, St. Louis, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Kansas City.

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