Drew Pomeranz

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Drew Pomeranz

|image = Drew Pomeranz.jpg

|image_size = 220

|caption = Pomeranz with the Boston Red Sox in 2017

|team = Chicago Cubs

|number = 45

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|11|22}}

|birth_place = Collierville, Tennessee, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 11

|debutyear = 2011

|debutteam = Colorado Rockies

|statyear = May 19, 2025

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 49–58

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.86

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 894

|stat4label = Saves

|stat4value = 10

|teams =

Colorado Rockies ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2013}})
Oakland Athletics ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2016}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2018}})
San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2019}})
Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2019}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2025}}–present)

|highlights=

All-Star (2016)
World Series champion ({{wsy|2018}})

}}

Thomas Andrew Pomeranz (born November 22, 1988), nicknamed Big Smooth, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres. Pomeranz was an MLB All-Star with the Padres in 2016, and a World Series champion with the Red Sox in 2018.

Early years

Pomeranz is from Collierville, Tennessee. Despite being selected in the 12th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the Texas Rangers,{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21043124/draft_notes/ |title=Draft Notes |newspaper=The Jackson Sun |location=Jackson, Tennessee |page=22 |date=June 9, 2007 |access-date=June 17, 2018 |via=newspapers.com}} he opted to play college baseball for the University of Mississippi.[http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=29514 Six-Foot-Five Drew Pomeranz Opts For Baseball Over Basketball, Becomes Top-Five Pick] WaitingForNextYear.com He also received scholarship offers from Tennessee, Memphis, and Mississippi State and was recruited heavily by LSU and Alabama.{{cite news|last1=Porter|first1=Yancy|title=Rebs commit Louisville Slugger All-American|url=http://www.scout.com/college/ole-miss/story/568045-rebs-commit-louisville-slugger-all-american|access-date=3 November 2015|publisher=Scout.com|date=September 13, 2006}} Pomeranz pitched the United States Collegiate National Team to a victory in the 2009 World Baseball Challenge, throwing a one-hitter in the championship game against the German national baseball team.{{cite news|title=USA wins World Baseball Challenge|url=http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090726&content_id=6078388&vkey=recap_usab|access-date=January 11, 2016|publisher=USA Baseball|date=July 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303070157/http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090726&content_id=6078388&vkey=recap_usab|archive-date=March 3, 2016|url-status=dead}} He finished the tournament with a 4–1 record and a 1.75 earned run average (ERA), while also leading the team with 48 strikeouts.{{cite news|title=Pomeranz Pitches Team USA To World Baseball Challenge Title|url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/072709aaa.html|access-date=January 11, 2016|publisher=University of Mississippi}}{{cite news|last1=Fitt|first1=Aaron|title=College stars shine for USA Baseball|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=4363591&type=Story&imagesPrint=off|access-date=January 11, 2016|work=Baseball America|publisher=ESPN.com|date=July 29, 2009}} Pomeranz was the 2010 recipient of the Cellular South Ferriss Trophy (now the C Spire Ferriss Trophy), awarded annually to Mississippi's top collegiate baseball player.{{cite news |url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052510aaa.html |title=Pomeranz Named Ferriss Trophy Winner |website=olemisssports.com |date=May 25, 2010 |access-date=June 17, 2018}}

Professional career

=Cleveland Indians=

Pomeranz was initially drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2007 but decided to go to college instead.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/draft2010/notebook/_/page/MLBdraft100607/2010-mlb-draft |title=2010 MLB Draft |work=ESPN.com |access-date=August 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107113525/http://espn.go.com/mlb/draft2010/notebook/_/page/MLBdraft100607/2010-mlb-draft |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |url-status=live }} He was then drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Indians on August 16, 2010, right before the deadline; his contract, which included a $2.65 million signing bonus, was the largest bonus given to a college pitcher in the draft that year.

He was considered one of the top 50 prospects in baseball in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/07/midseason-top-50-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-106449 |title=Midseason Top 50 Prospects List |work=Baseball America |author=J. J. Cooper |date=July 7, 2011 |access-date=August 17, 2011 |archive-date=October 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009104844/http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/07/midseason-top-50-prospects-list/comment-page-1/#comment-106449 |url-status=live }}

=Colorado Rockies=

On July 31, 2011, Pomeranz, Alex White, Joe Gardner, and Matt McBride were traded to the Colorado Rockies for Ubaldo Jiménez.{{cite news|work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/6819477/colorado-rockies-ubaldo-jimenez-confirms-trade-cleveland-indians-prospects |title=Ubaldo Jimenez traded to Indians |agency=Associated Press |date=August 1, 2011 |access-date=August 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107113520/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6819477/colorado-rockies-ubaldo-jimenez-confirms-trade-cleveland-indians-prospects |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |url-status=live }} He made his Major League debut when he started and pitched five scoreless innings to pick up the win against the Cincinnati Reds on September 11.{{cite news|title=Rockies' Drew Pomeranz quiets Reds in major league debut|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310911127|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415171806/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310911127|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 15, 2012|access-date=January 11, 2016|agency=Associated Press|date=September 11, 2011}}{{cite news|title=Drew Pomeranz pitches 5 scoreless, 2-hit innings to win big league debut; Colorado Rockies 4–1 over Cincinnati Reds|url=http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2011/09/drew_pomeranz_pitches_5_scorel.html|access-date=January 11, 2016|work=Cleveland Plain Dealer|date=September 11, 2011}} He made 4 starts in September 2011, finishing 1–2 with a 5.40 ERA.

After employing a 75-pitch limit after the first month of the season, Pomeranz averaged less than 5 innings per start. On May 7, 2012, Pomeranz hit his first career home run.{{cite video|title=Pomeranz's solo homer|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v21244785/colsd-pomeranz-launches-a-solo-shot-to-left|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072216/http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v21244785/colsd-pomeranz-launches-a-solo-shot-to-left|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=May 7, 2012}} Pomeranz spent the 2012 season between Triple–A and the Rockies rotation, making 22 starts for them despite recording a 2–9 record. For the 2013 season, Pomeranz began the season in Triple–A and would only appear in 8 games, 4 starts for the Rockies.

=Oakland Athletics=

File:Drew Pomeranz on August 17, 2015.jpg

On December 10, 2013, Pomeranz, along with minor league pitcher Chris Jensen, was traded to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Brett Anderson.{{cite news|last1=Renck|first1=Troy E.|title=Rockies roll the dice on Brett Anderson, trade Drew Pomeranz to A's|url=http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_24698726/rockies-roll-dice-brett-anderson-trade-drew-pomeranz|access-date=January 11, 2016|work=Denver Post|date=December 11, 2013}}{{cite news|last1=Slusser|first1=Susan|author-link1=Susan Slusser|title=A's deal Anderson to Rockies for Pomeranz|url=http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-deal-Anderson-to-Rockies-for-Pomeranz-5053065.php|access-date=January 11, 2016|work=San Francisco Chronicle|date=December 10, 2013}} Pomeranz began 2014 as a member of the A's bullpen, where he made 9 appearances, going 1–1 with a 1.98 ERA in 13.2 innings, before being moved to the rotation on May 9 to replace the struggling Dan Straily.{{cite web|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/05/09/as-put-ryan-cook-on-dl-send-dan-straily-to-sacramento/ |title=A's put Ryan Cook on DL, send Dan Straily to Sacramento |work=San Francisco Chronicle |first=Susan |last=Slusser |author-link=Susan Slusser |date=May 9, 2014 |access-date=June 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714143833/http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/05/09/as-put-ryan-cook-on-dl-send-dan-straily-to-sacramento/ |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=live }} Pomeranz did not give up a run in the rotation until his fourth start, on May 25, giving Oakland three 5-inning starts of shutout ball before.{{cite web|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/05/25/toronto-sweeps-as-pomeranzs-scoreless-streak-ends/ |title=Toronto sweeps A's, Pomeranz's scoreless streak ends |work=San Francisco Gate |first=Susan |last=Slusser |date=May 25, 2014 |access-date=June 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714112646/http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/05/25/toronto-sweeps-as-pomeranzs-scoreless-streak-ends/ |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=live }} He made 8 starts, going 4–3 with a 3.21 ERA, striking out 37 in 42 innings, before fracturing his non-throwing hand by punching a wooden chair after giving up 8 runs in 3.2 innings against the Rangers on June 16.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JaneMLB/status/479022831745761280|title=Pomeranz to the DL; Scribner called up|work=Twitter|first=Jane |last=Lee|date=June 17, 2014|access-date=June 17, 2014}} Brad Mills took his spot in the rotation as Pomeranz went on the disabled list.{{cite web|work=CBS Sports |url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24591044/as-place-drew-pomeranz-on-dl-with-fractured-right-hand |title=A's place Drew Pomeranz on DL with fractured right hand |first=Matt |last=Snyder |date=June 17, 2014 |access-date=June 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714165811/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24591044/as-place-drew-pomeranz-on-dl-with-fractured-right-hand |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=live }} He was recalled from the Sacramento River Cats on August 27 for a start against the Houston Astros.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140826&content_id=91556318¬ebook_id=91557742&vkey=notebook_oak&c_id=oak |title=Pomeranz prepared for pivotal start in Houston |first=Jane |last=Lee |work=MLB.com |date=August 27, 2014 |access-date=August 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901005802/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140826&content_id=91556318¬ebook_id=91557742&vkey=notebook_oak&c_id=oak |archive-date=September 1, 2014 |url-status=live }} He was optioned to the Beloit Snappers the next day. In his first season as an Oakland Athletic, Pomeranz posted a career low 2.35 ERA in 20 games, 10 starts for the A's.

For the 2015 season, Pomeranz was shifted to the bullpen while also starting 9 games for the A's. Despite raising his ERA a full run higher from the previous season, Pomeranz finished appearing in a career-high 53 games, recording 3 saves and logging in 86 innings.

=San Diego Padres=

On December 2, 2015, the Athletics traded Pomeranz, José Torres, and a player to be named later or cash considerations to the San Diego Padres for Marc Rzepczynski and Yonder Alonso.{{cite news|last1=Lin|first1=Dennis|title=Padres trade Alonso to A's for Pomeranz|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/dec/02/padres-trade-alonso-athletics-pomeranz/|access-date=January 10, 2016|work=San Diego Union Tribune|date=December 2, 2015}}{{cite news|title=Padres get Drew Pomeranz in exchange for A's Yonder Alonso|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/14273261/san-diego-padres-get-drew-pomeranz-exchange-yonder-alonso|access-date=January 10, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=December 2, 2015}} Pomeranz approached Padres' manager Andy Green about giving him an opportunity to start. Pomeranz made the Padres' starting rotation, and was named to appear in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game after posting a 2.47 ERA and leading the NL with a .184 batting average against in the first half.{{Cite web |url=http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/189415196/drew-pomeranz-happy-to-be-padres-all-star/ |title=Drew Pomeranz happy to be Padres All-Star |access-date=2016-07-13 |archive-date=2017-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806142334/http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/189415196/drew-pomeranz-happy-to-be-padres-all-star/ |url-status=dead }}

=Boston Red Sox=

During the 2016 MLB All-Star break, the Padres traded Pomeranz to the Boston Red Sox for Anderson Espinoza, a highly regarded minor league pitching prospect.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-deal-for-padres-drew-pomeranz-c189698506 |title=Drew or false: Deal a big boost in Boston |first=Ian |last=Browne |website=MLB.com |date=July 14, 2016}} On September 16, 2016, Padres general manager A. J. Preller was suspended for 30 days for keeping two sets of medical records for players—one internal and one for league use. There had been several instances of duplicate records, but the suspension was handed out specifically with respect to the Pomeranz trade.Olney, Buster. [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17556994/padres-general-manager-suspended-30-days-drew-pomeranz-investigation "Padres' A.J. Preller suspended 30 days after investigation of Drew Pomeranz trade"]. ESPN.com. September 16, 2016. Accessed September 16, 2016.

With the 2016 Red Sox, Pomeranz pitched to a 4.59 ERA and a record of 3–5, recording 71 strikeouts and 24 walks in {{frac|68|2|3}} innings of work in 14 regular season appearances (13 starts). That season he led all major league pitchers in curveball percentage (39.2%).{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=4&season=2016&month=0&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=9%2cd|title=Major League Leaderboards - 2016 - Pitching|website=FanGraphs Baseball}} He also tied for the major league lead in bunt hits allowed, with eight.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2016-basesituation-pitching.shtml|title=2016 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Situ|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} In the ALDS against the Cleveland Indians, he made two relief appearances, allowing two runs in {{frac|3|2|3}} innings (4.91 ERA).

For the 2017 Red Sox, Pomeranz had a record of 17–6 with a 3.32 ERA in 32 appearances (all starts), registering 174 strikeouts and 69 walks in {{frac|173|2|3}} regular season innings. For the second consecutive season he led all major league pitchers in curveball percentage (37.0%).{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=4&season=2017&month=0&season1=2017&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=9%2cd|title=Major League Leaderboards - 2017 - Pitching|website=FanGraphs Baseball}} In the postseason, he started Game 2 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros; he only pitched into the third inning while allowing four runs (18.00 ERA) and took the loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2017/B10060HOU2017.htm |title=Houston Astros 8, Boston Red Sox 2 |website=Retrosheet |date=October 6, 2017 |access-date=July 24, 2018}}

During the 2018 Red Sox season, Pomeranz made his first start on April 20, after beginning the season on the disabled list due to a flexor strain.{{cite news |url=http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2018/04/drew_pomeranz_injury_boston_re_3.html |title=Drew Pomeranz injury: Boston Red Sox to activate lefty from DL for Friday's game against Athletics |first=Christoper |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=June 5, 2018}} Through the end of May, his record was 1–3 with a 6.81 ERA. On June 5, he was placed on the disabled list due to left biceps tendinitis;{{cite web |url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2018/06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141302/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2018/06 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=June 2018 |access-date=June 5, 2018}} he was activated on July 24 as a relief pitcher.{{cite web |url=http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2018/07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703050457/http://m.redsox.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2018/07 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 3, 2018 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=July 2018 |access-date=July 24, 2018}} He remained in the bullpen for the remainder of the season, finishing at 2–6 with a 6.08 ERA in 26 games (11 starts) for Boston. Pomeranz was initially not included on Boston's postseason roster,{{cite news |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2018/10/red_sox_set_roster_for_division_series_vs_yankees.html |title=MLB playoffs 2018: Boston Red Sox set 25-man roster for ALDS vs. New York Yankees |first=Randy |last=Miller |website=NJ.com |date=October 5, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2018}} but was added for the World Series in place of Brandon Workman.{{cite news |url=https://nesn.com/2018/10/red-sox-world-series-roster-drew-pomeranz-added-as-sox-take-on-dodgers/ |title=Red Sox World Series Roster: Drew Pomeranz Added As Sox Take On Dodgers |first=Mike |last=Cole |website=NESN |date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=October 23, 2018}} Although Pomeranz did not pitch in the World Series, the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games, making Pomeranz a World Series champion for the first time in his career.{{cite web |title=Boston Red Sox win 2018 World Series. |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-win-2018-world-series-title/c-299876586 |publisher=MLB |access-date=October 29, 2018}}

=San Francisco Giants=

On January 23, 2019, Pomeranz signed with the San Francisco Giants.{{cite web|url=http://www.knbr.com/2019/01/23/source-giants-to-sign-former-red-sox-starting-pitcher-drew-pomeranz/|title=Giants to sign former Red Sox starting pitcher|author=KNBR|date=January 23, 2018}} His one-year contract is worth $1.5 million and includes an additional $3.5 million attainable through incentives.{{cite web |title=Drew Pomeranz Reportedly Signs 1-Year, $1.5 Million Contract with Giants |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2817293-drew-pomeranz-reportedly-signs-1-year-15-million-contract-with-giants |publisher=B/R |access-date=January 23, 2019}} He was moved to the bullpen on July 20 after he struggled with a 6.10 ERA in 17 starts and a 2–9 record.{{cite web| url = https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/07/20/giants-tweak-starting-staff-move-drew-pomeranz-to-bullpen/| title = MLB: Drew Pomeranz moved to bullpen by San Francisco Giants| date = 20 July 2019}}

=Milwaukee Brewers=

On July 31, 2019, the Giants traded Pomeranz and Ray Black to the Milwaukee Brewers for Mauricio Dubon.{{cite web|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2019/07/31/brewers-trade-dubon-giants-pitchers-drew-pomeranz-ray-black/1879928001/|title=Brewers send infield prospect Mauricio Dubon to Giants for pitchers Drew Pomeranz and Ray Black|author=Tom Haudricourt|newspaper=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=July 31, 2019|access-date=July 31, 2019}}

=San Diego Padres (second stint)=

On November 27, 2019, Pomeranz signed a four-year contract with the San Diego Padres.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/drew-pomeranz-agrees-with-padres|title=Pomeranz, Padres finalize 4-year contract|website=MLB.com|date=November 27, 2019|author=AJ Cassavell|access-date=November 27, 2019}} Pomeranz began the shortened 2020 season with 18.2 consecutive scoreless innings before giving up a three-run home run to Wilmer Flores of the San Francisco Giants on September 25, in the final series of the season.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-padres/2020/09/25/631059#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=631059| title = Giants 5, Padres 6 (Final Score) on MLB Gameday {{!}} MLB.com| website = MLB.com}}

In 2021 for the Padres, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 27 appearances. On August 14, 2021, it was announced that Pomeranz would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/drew-pomeranz-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery.html| title = Drew Pomeranz To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors| date = August 14, 2021}}

Pomeranz began the 2022 season in recovery as he was placed on the 60-day injured list on March 28, 2022.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Drew Pomeranz: Goes on 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-drew-pomeranz-goes-on-60-day-il/amp/|access-date=2023-01-14|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He did not appear in a game for San Diego in 2022, and began the 2023 season on the injured list as he recovered from left elbow flexor tendon surgery.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Drew Pomeranz: Bumped to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-drew-pomeranz-bumped-to-60-day-il/|access-date=2023-05-21|website=cbssports.com|date=May 15, 2023 |language=en}} On May 23, 2023, Pomeranz underwent an additional surgery, described by manager Bob Melvin as a 'cleanup' procedure.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Drew Pomeranz: Undergoes elbow 'cleanup'|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-drew-pomeranz-undergoes-elbow-cleanup/|access-date=2023-05-29|website=cbssports.com|date=May 24, 2023 |language=en}} On September 19, it was announced that Pomeranz would not appear for San Diego in 2023 after he experienced a setback in his rehabilitation in Triple–A El Paso.{{Cite web|title=Padres News: Drew Pomeranz Suffers Setback, Officially Won't Pitch in 2023|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/.amp/news/padres-news-drew-pomeranz-suffers-setback-officially-wont-pitch-in-2023-mw1996|access-date=September 20, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}} He became a free agent following the season.

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On February 14, 2024, Pomeranz signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/angels-nearing-minor-league-deal-with-drew-pomeranz.html|title=Angels Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal|date=February 14, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} He was released by the Angels organization on March 24{{Cite web|title=Drew Pomeranz: Let go by Halos|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/drew-pomeranz-let-go-by-halos/amp/|access-date=March 24, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} and signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 29.{{Cite web|title=Dodgers' Drew Pomeranz: Latches on with Dodgers|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-drew-pomeranz-latches-on-with-dodgers/amp/|date=March 29, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On April 19, Pomeranz opted out of his contract and became a free agent{{Cite web|title=Drew Pomeranz Opts Out Of Dodgers Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/drew-pomeranz-opts-out-of-dodgers-deal.html|access-date=April 19, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} only to re-sign with them on a new minor league deal the following day.{{Cite web|title=Drew Pomeranz Re-Signs With Dodgers On Minor League Deal

|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/drew-pomeranz-opts-out-of-dodgers-deal.html|access-date=April 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 20, 2024 |language=en}} In eight games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Baseball Club, he posted a 6.00 ERA with 14 strikeouts across nine innings of work before he was released by the organization on May 23.{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/5/24/24160992/dodgers-thayron-liranzo-walk-off-dalton-rushing-home-run|title=Thayron Liranzo walks off again, Dalton Rushing homers|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=May 24, 2024|accessdate=May 24, 2024}}

=San Francisco Giants (second stint)=

On May 24, 2024, Pomeranz signed a one–year, major league contract with the San Francisco Giants.{{Cite web|title=Giants Sign Drew Pomeranz To Major League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/giants-sign-drew-pomeranz-to-major-league-deal.html|access-date=May 24, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 24, 2024 |language=en}} He did not make an appearance for the Giants before he was designated for assignment on May 28.{{Cite web|title=Giants Designate Ryan McKenna, Drew Pomeranz For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/giants-designate-ryan-mckenna-drew-pomeranz-for-assignment.html|access-date=May 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 28, 2024 |language=en}} Pomeranz cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats on May 31. However, he rejected the assignment and subsequently elected free agency.{{Cite web|title=Drew Pomeranz: Elects free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/drew-pomeranz-elects-free-agency/amp/|access-date=May 31, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On November 26, 2024, Pomeranz signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.{{Cite web|title=Pomeranz And Mariners Agree On Deal|url=https://x.com/AramLeighton8/status/1861596273637310968|access-date=November 26, 2024|last1=Leighton|first1=Aram|website=x.com|language=en}} Pomeranz was released by the Mariners on March 23, 2025, but re-signed with the organization on a new minor league contract on March 27.{{Cite web|title=Mariners Re-Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/mariners-re-sign-drew-pomeranz-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=March 27, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He made nine appearances for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, recording a 4.66 ERA with 14 strikeouts and two saves across {{fraction|9|2|3}} innings pitched.

=Chicago Cubs=

On April 21, 2025, Pomeranz was traded to the Chicago Cubs after exercising the upward mobility clause in his contract.{{cite news |title=Cubs acquire LHP Drew Pomeranz in trade with Mariners |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44790118/chicago-cubs-acquire-lhp-drew-pomeranz-trade-seattle-mariners |access-date=April 22, 2025 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=April 21, 2025}}{{cite web | last=Bastian | first=Jordan | title=Drew Pomeranz traded to Cubs | website=MLB.com | date=2025-04-22 | url=https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/drew-pomeranz-trade-cubs-mariners | access-date=2025-05-29}}

Personal life

Pomeranz married his longtime girlfriend, Carolyn Esserman, on November 19, 2016. His older brother Stu also played in MLB. Drew and Stu are great-grandsons of former professional football and baseball player Garland Buckeye, making them the second and third players in history to be great-grandsons of a former Major League player.{{cite news|last1=Saunders|first1=Patrick|title=Rockies' young left-hander Drew Pomeranz armed with rare poise|url=http://www.denverpost.com/ci_20024747|access-date=January 10, 2016|work=Denver Post|date=February 23, 2012}} Pomeranz and his wife have one son.