Drew Pomeranz's 5.01 ERA Got Him Cut, And Now He's Back Where It Started

Alright, baseball fans, buckle up because the Drew Pomeranz saga took another wild turn! This guy, a left-handed pitcher who we all thought might have hung up his cleats a few years back, is officially back with the Chicago Cubs organization. And get this, it happened lightning fast, only two weeks after the Los Angeles Angels told him "see ya later" by designating him for assignment. You gotta wonder what's going on with this veteran, right?

The Comeback Kid's Short-Lived Big League Stint

Remember Drew Pomeranz's "triumphant return" in 2025? It was a heck of a story. After not seeing a major league mound from 2022 to 2024, he came back with the Cubs and seriously delivered. He went 2-2 with a save and an impressive 2.17 ERA over a career-high 57 appearances, even making four starts! Everyone was talking about that comeback, thinking he had found his groove again. So, naturally, the Angels snagged him on a free-agent deal this season. But man, things went south fast. This year, Pomeranz pitched in 25 relief appearances for the Angels and couldn't replicate that magic, posting an 0-3 record with a 5.01 ERA. Ouch.

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That's why on June 15, the Angels made the call and designated him for assignment. Sometimes, that's how the game goes.

A Familiar Road Back to the Bigs?

Now, here he is, at 37 years old, signing a minor league deal right back where he had his big comeback last year. He didn't waste any time either, making his first appearance for the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa on Sunday, and guess what? He threw a scoreless inning. Is this a sign? Who knows! Over his 13 major league seasons, Pomeranz has seen a lot of uniforms. He's got a career record of 50-63 with a 3.85 ERA across 371 appearances, including 144 starts. We're talking about a guy who's pitched for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, and of course, both the Cubs and Angels. He's been around the block, and then some. So, what's next for Pomeranz? He's back in the minors, trying to claw his way back to the big show. It's a long shot for a guy his age after a rough start to the season, but hey, he did it once before in 2025. Can he pull off another comeback from Iowa, or is this the final chapter for the veteran lefty? We'll definitely be keeping an eye on it.

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