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Cubs Acquire Veteran Reliever Drew Pomeranz from Mariners

The 36-year-old left-hander, last seen in the majors in 2021, will report to Triple-A Iowa as Chicago looks to address bullpen struggles.

Oct 8, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (15) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning during game three of the 2020 NLDS at Globe Life Field. The Los Angeles Dodgers won 12-3 to sweep the San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 14: A detailed view of a Chicago Cubs hat in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park on May 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • The Chicago Cubs have traded cash to the Seattle Mariners to acquire veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz, officially assigning him to Triple-A Iowa.
  • Pomeranz last pitched in the majors in 2021 with the San Diego Padres, posting a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances before injuries sidelined him.
  • This season, Pomeranz recorded a 4.66 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six walks in 9 2/3 innings for Triple-A Tacoma in Seattle's minor league system.
  • The move comes as the Cubs seek to bolster their bullpen, which currently holds a 5.19 ERA, the fourth-worst in MLB entering their next game.
  • Pomeranz reunites with Cubs manager Craig Counsell, under whom he pitched in 2019 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers.