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The Chicago Cubs announced two roster moves before their game on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals . The team selected Drew Pomeranz while Jordan Wicks was optioned to Triple-A. Pomeranz, a former All-Star, is set to receive another big league opportunity with the Cubs.
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The southpaw pitched quite well in 2025 with Chicago. He turned in a 2.17 ERA across 57 outings. His track record suggests he could still make an impact at the big league level. Pomeranz most recently appeared in MLB with the Los Angeles Angels this season, but he recorded an underwhelming 5.01 ERA in 25 appearances with the team.
The Cubs' pitching has been hit hard by injuries this year, so perhaps Pomeranz will give the ball club a crucial boost.
Following some ups and downs, the Cubs are beginning to find their rhythm . They are still inconsistent at times, but the potential is there for this ball club to make serious noise in the standings.
The Cubs are currently 49-38 and five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central standings. Chicago should be able to compete for an NL Wild Card position at the very least, but the division remains a possibility.
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Chicago is looking to further build momentum following its massive 23-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The win also clinched a three-game series sweep and the Cubs' fifth consecutive victory.
On Friday, the Cubs will host the St. Louis Cardinals in the first contest of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM EST.
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