Tomko is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list before the end of the week. The Dodgers' right-hander has been sidelined since straining an oblique muscle in his left side in a 10-4 win over Pittsburgh on June 23. Tomko, who made two rehab appearances for Triple-A Las Vegas last weekend, will come out of the bullpen when he returns. (Updated 7/26/2006) Analysis: The 33-year-old Tomko is 6-6 with a 5.12 ERA in 15 starts for the Dodgers this season.