The Giants have announced the signing of 35-year-old lefty Drew Pomeranz to a major league contract. This move comes as the team continues to explore their options for strengthening their pitching staff, with Taylor Rogers and Erik Miller already in the bullpen.
Pomeranz initially struggled in the Giants’ rotation in 2019 but found success after moving to the bullpen that July. He was eventually traded to the Milwaukee Brewers before signing a four-year, $34 million deal with the San Diego Padres. However, injuries have limited his playing time since 2021 and he recently impressed with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate.
To make room for Pomeranz on the roster, Mason Black was sent back to Triple-A and Jakson Reetz was designated for assignment. This marks another reunion for the Giants, who recently brought back Curt Casali to fill a roster gap.
Overall, signing Pomeranz provides the Giants with a low-cost opportunity to add depth to their bullpen and potentially bolster their pitching staff for the remainder of the season. It will be interesting to see how Pomeranz’s return to San Francisco plays out and if he can recapture the success he found in the bullpen in 2019.