Varland secured a spot Monday on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Rule 5 pick has impressed this spring, posting a 4.15 ERA but a 17:1 K:BB over 8.2 innings. Varland seems likely to be used in a multi-inning relief role and will need to remain on the roster all season or be offered back to the Dodgers.