Tyler Kepner of the Times reports that Brett Tomko could make it up to the big league Yankees, once they are satisified that his mild oblique strain has healed.

Tomko has a 0.69 ERA at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, having allowed 1 run in 13 innings pitched, to go along with 15 strikeouts and 4 walks.

The pitcher posses an opt out in his contract that will allow him to cut ties with the team if he's not in the majors by next month.