Tomlin (neck) had his team option declined by Atlanta on Saturday.
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Tomlin (neck) isn't expected to be activated from the injured list before the end of the regular season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Tomlin (neck) completed a simulated game Wednesday and could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list this weekend, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Tomlin (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Tomlin was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a neck strain.
Tomlin (4-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against Philadelphia despite giving up one run on three hits while striking out one across 1.2 innings.
Tomlin has given up seven earned runs over his last two appearances and carries a 5.94 ERA and 1.49 WHIP through 36.1 innings on the season into the All-Star break.
Tomlin (3-0) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win against the Nationals on Thursday.
Tomlin has posted a 2.25 ERA and 5:0 K:BB through four Grapefruit League innings this spring.
Tomlin signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Atlanta on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.