Drew Pomeranz
RP - Los Angeles Dodgers - MiLB
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Eligibility
The Angels have released LHP Drew Pomeranz after the veteran exercised his opt out.
Fantasy Impact
Pomeranz struggled to find his footing this spring, posting a 5.63 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in eight innings pitched. The 35-year-old veteran will likely have to sign a minor league deal to work on getting back to form.
The Angels signed Drew Pomeranz to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.
Fantasy Impact
Pomeranz last pitched in 2021 where he excelled with the Padres. He'll look to earn a role in the bullpen with the Angels.
The Angels are nearing a minor league deal with Drew Pomeranz that would include an invite to Spring Training.
Fantasy Impact
Pomeranz, who has been dealing with elbow injuries, last pitched in the MLB in 2021 where he posted a 1.75 ERA with the Padres. If he lands a deal, he'll have a chance to earn a roster spot of Spring Training.
Padres manager Bob Melvin isn't certain when or where Pomeranz's rehab assignment will begin. But the next time he pitches, it'll be in a game within the next few days.
Fantasy Impact
Pomeranz threw a live BP session in Arizona over the weekend. "He just wants to get back and pitch as quickly as he can," Melvin said. "So do you build him up for a long period of time with some of the injuries he's had? Or do you get his bullets here as soon as you can? I think we're still kind of discussing that. I know if it were up to him, he's felt like he's had enough of [the buildup] probably to where it's sooner than later. But we'll see."
San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz is slated to throw a bullpen session on March 16 as he works his way back from flexor tendon surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Pomeranz missed the entire 2022 season due to flexor tendon surgery and while he will throw his first simulated game on March 16, he is still eyeing an Opening-Day return. The left-hander has been simply dominant since converting to a full-time reliever over the 2020 and 2021 seasons, combining for a 1.62 ERA across 47 appearances in that time. His return would be a welcomed addition to a Padres bullpen that slipped to 14th with a 3.83 ERA last season.
