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Report: Former Red Sox pitcher traded to top NL Central team with struggling bullpen
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Despite being atop the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs need help in the bullpen.
So they acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners on Monday, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal . Pomeranz, who hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, will report to Triple-A Iowa.
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The 36-year-old signed a minor league deal with Seattle in November in hopes to revive his career. Pomeranz posted a 4.66 ERA in 9 ⅔ innings with 14 strikeouts and six walks for Triple-A Tacoma.
Injuries have hindered Pomeranz's career. After a strong 2021 season with the San Diego Padres that included a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances, the southpaw tore his flexor tendon.vHe pitched just 19 ⅔ innings in three minor league seasons since.
While he'll report to Triple-A, Pomeranz, who spent three seasons with the Boston Red Sox , could see time in MLB for the first time in nearly four years. The Cubs boast the fourth-worst bullpen ERA (5.19) and are hoping to address a need that's been hindering them all season.
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