Cubs acquiring former All-Star in trade with Mariners
Cubs make a trade with the Mariners
The white hot Chicago Cubs are adding depth and experience to their bullpen with the acquisition of veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners, sources told The Athletic on Monday.
Pomeranz, 36, will initially report to Triple-A Iowa but is expected to join the Cubs’ major league roster later this week. He had been pitching for the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, where he logged a 4.66 ERA across 9 2/3 innings. Despite the modest ERA, he showed flashes of the form that once made him one of the league’s most dependable left-handed relievers. In those appearances, he tallied 14 strikeouts, six walks, and two saves, promising figures for a veteran working his way back from significant injury setbacks.
The left-hander has not pitched in the majors since 2021 due to a series of arm issues that required multiple surgeries and extensive rehab. After undergoing flexor tendon surgery, followed by a prolonged recovery, Pomeranz missed both the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Still, his past track record suggests there’s a chance he can contribute meaningfully if healthy.
A former first-round pick out of Ole Miss, Pomeranz debuted in 2011 with the Colorado Rockies and went on to pitch for the Athletics, Red Sox, Padres, Brewers, and Giants.
