Article: Tomko becomes a Padre

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Seeking a possible fifth starter, the San Diego Padres signed veteran right-hander Brett Tomko on Monday.

Tomko went 2-11 with a 5.80 ERA in 33 games, including 15 starts, for the Dodgers. The club designated him for assignment on Aug. 24 to make room in the rotation for David Wells.

The Padres don't need a fifth starter until Sept. 15 against San Francisco. Tomko will be considered for the assignment, but Manager Bud Black said he'll use Tomko primarily in relief.

With San Diego wrapping up its season series with Arizona this week, Jake Peavy went to Black and offered to face the Diamondbacks on three days rest.

Black took him up on it, and the right-hander will ...

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