The San Francisco Giants have signed relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz to a one-year deal. The veteran southpaw was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Pomeranz struggled to the tune of a 6.00 ERA in eight appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 35-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 due to multiple injuries. This is a low-risk signing for the Giants to see if Pomeranz has anything left in the tank.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent left-hander Drew Pomeranz to a minor-league deal on Friday, and he's set to be assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The nine-year major-league veteran reliever has been beleaguered by injuries the last two years. Pomeranz was with the Los Angeles Angels in spring training but was recently released. The 35-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 with the San Diego Padres due to injuries, when he was outstanding with a 1.75 ERA (3.01 FIP) and 1.13 WHIP with 10 walks and 30 strikeouts in 25 2/3 relief innings. He'll bring plenty of relief experience to the organization, but nobody should be expecting him to contribute much at the major-league level given his struggles with injuries in recent seasons.
Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow), who is in spring training on a minor-league deal, said he's "full-go" in his effort to return to the majors for the first time since 2021. Pomeranz had elbow surgery in August of 2021 and has dealt with several setbacks since. "Pushing from bullpens to game speed is where I had real trouble," Pomeranz said. "I kept getting reinjured and reinjured. It's pretty frustrating trying to figure out what's going on I feel good right now, probably the same point I would have in any spring training coming in." Anything the Angels manage to get out of the 35-year-old veteran southpaw in 2024 would be gravy. Although he had a 1.75 ERA in 2021 before his injury, Pomeranz shouldn't be drafted in any fantasy leagues this spring.
Free-agent left-hander Drew Pomeranz (elbow) signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Tuesday with the Los Angeles Angels. Pomeranz hasn't pitched in a big-league game since 2021 due to arm injuries, and he was forced to shut down his minor-league rehab assignment late last year due to more elbow pain. The 34-year-old southpaw reliever will be hoping to win a roster spot out of spring training this year with the Angels if he can stay on the field. In 27 relief appearances for the San Diego Padres back in 2021, Pomeranz had a strong 1.75 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 10 walks and 30 strikeouts. He has 11 years of major-league experience but has only recorded nine saves and should be ignored in all fantasy leagues for now.
San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will not pitch this season as he continues to deal with an elbow issue, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The 11-year veteran hasn't appeared in a Major League game since 2021 and will head into the 2024 season as a free agent. Pomeranz was effective when healthy on the Friars, posting a 1.62 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 33.7% strikeout rate with 22 holds and four saves across 44 1/3 innings. If he can finally return from his elbow injury, the 34-year-old could be a solid contributor in hold formats next season.
San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) had what manager Bob Melvin described as "a cleanup surgery in his elbow" on Tuesday. There is no timetable for Pomeranz's return, but Melvin said the expectation is that the rehab won't be all that long. The Padres are still hopeful that he'll be able to pitch meaningful innings down the stretch in 2023. It's good news all things considered, but the oft-injured 34-year-old southpaw is also a pretty slow healer, so there's no guarantee he'll be back this year. Pomeranz also seems to be rehabbing from something and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021. His absence so far this year hasn't helped a Friars bullpen that has been a weak spot to this point.
Drew Pomeranz Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said there has been a "mild setback" for relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow). He has been throwing on flat ground but likely will not appear in a Cactus League game and will not be ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old southpaw is dealing with more pain and inflammation in his left elbow, and it remains to be seen when the oft-injured reliever will be able to make his 2023 season debut. He missed all of 2022 after having surgery on his flexor tendon. Pomeranz should have some fantasy value in holds leagues when he returns, and he's expected to serve as a late-inning setup man in front of closer Josh Hader when he's fully healthy.
San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) is currently eight bullpen sessions into his latest rehab stint, with the team aiming to have him healthy by the end of March, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Pomeranz last pitched for the Padres in 2021 before suffering a torn flexor tendon in his left forearm. He had surgery to repair that and then had another surgery in 2022 to alleviate pain from scar tissue buildup. The 34-year-old is entering the final year of his four-year deal, but he could help bolster the Padres' bullpen if healthy. He could see a number of high-leverage innings, which could leave to a number of holds.
Drew Pomeranz Likely To Be Limited In Spring Training
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will likely be limited for the start of spring training. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Pomeranz didn't pitch at all in 2022 after having flexor tendon surgery in 2021. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw has only thrown 44 1/3 innings in relief in the last three years, but he's been very effective when healthy, sporting a 1.62 ERA (2.75 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, four saves and 59 strikeouts in that span in 47 relief appearances. Barring a setback this spring, Pomeranz should be part of the team's Opening Day bullpen, where he'll hold a high-leverage setup role alongside Luis Garcia and Robert Suarez.
Drew Pomeranz Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this week, although skipper Bob Melvin said it's unknown whether Pomeranz would instead throw another simulated inning. The 33-year-old is recovering from flexor tendon surgery last August and "still feels it some" when he throws, according to Melvin. Pomeranz threw 19 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, but he still has a ways to go before he'll be able to make his 2022 season debut out of San Diego's bullpen. The veteran southpaw could be a key late-inning piece for the Padres when healthy, but he's unlikely to be a factor for saves, with only nine in his career.
