Writing on the wall: Giants coach Ryan Christenson has turned lineup cards into art
Ryan Christenson has turned lineup cards into artJUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz has $1 million salary in contract with Giants
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz has a $1 million base salary in his one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants and can earn $200,000 in performance bonusesMAY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Pomeranz back in major leagues with Giants after 3-year absence caused by injuries
Drew Pomeranz is back in the major leagues for the first time in three years, agreeing to a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants after opting out of a minor league deal...MAY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Latches on with Dodgers The Dodgers signed Pomeranz to a minor-league contract Friday.
Impact Pomeranz was in camp with the Angels this spring before being released prior to Opening Day. The veteran left-hander last pitched in the majors in 2021, having dealt with elbow problems the last couple years. Pomeranz has been excellent in relief when healthy, so he makes plenty of sense on a no-risk, minor-league pact.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down with elbow pain Pomeranz has been shut down for the year due to renewed elbow discomfort, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz restarted a minor-league rehab assignment in late August, but he allowed six earned runs over 3.1 innings (four appearances) before his troublesome left elbow began barking again. The 34-year-old impending free agent hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2021.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rocked again in rehab outing Pomeranz (elbow) pitched two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A El Paso in a rehab appearance Friday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk without notching any strikeouts.
Impact Pomeranz hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, so some rustiness isn't unexpected. Still, the Padres may not want to activate him until he begins throwing more effectively -- in hist last two outings with El Paso, he's allowed six runs on five hits and three walks with just one punchout over 1.1 frames. It's not yet clear when San Diego plans to have Pomeranz rejoin the big-league club, though the veteran reliever has previously indicated a determination to pitch for the Padres before the end of the season.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves rehab to Triple-A Pomeranz (elbow) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday and gave up two runs on one hit and two walks while recording two outs.
Impact Pomeranz needed 25 pitches just to retire two of the five batters he faced in his first rehab outing at Triple-A and the second of his assignment overall after he previously tossed a scoreless inning for Single-A Lake Elsinore last Friday. The veteran southpaw has remained on the Padres' 60-day injured list all season and will likely require at least a handful of outings at El Paso before being deemed ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minors: Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz now rehabbing with El Paso Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz gives up two runs while recording just two outs in latest rehab appearance
AUGUST 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Restarts rehab assignment Pomeranz (elbow) pitched one inning for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Friday, striking out all three batters he faced in a scoreless inning.
Impact Pomeranz had previously engaged in a minor-league rehab stint in late April but ended up getting shut down from throwing after three outings due to continued elbow discomfort. The lefty reliever hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in August of 2021 and also dealt with a neck strain this spring. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks in his current rehab assignment, Pomeranz could be back in the Padres' bullpen in early September.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Engaged in throwing program Pomeranz (elbow) has been throwing for weeks and stills intends to return to the Padres' bullpen this season, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz hasn't pitched in a big-league game since 2021 and has encountered multiple setbacks this season while attempting to return. The lefty reliever underwent an arthroscopic procedure in late May to clean up "junk" in his throwing elbow but has since resumed a throwing program. However, Pomeranz hasn't yet tossed any bullpens and will need to restart a minor-league rehab assignment before potentially being activated from the 60-day IL, so he remains at least several weeks away from pitching for the Padres. The veteran did say that he foresees returning this season, stating, "I'm determined to get back to where I was. There's still time left."
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Drew Pomeranz has surgery; updates on Manny Machado, Luis Campusano, more Reliever still hopeful about pitching for Padres before contract runs out; Machado making progress
MAY 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Undergoes elbow 'cleanup' Padres manager Bob Melvin said Pomeranz underwent "cleanup surgery" on his elbow Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact It sounds like arthroscopic surgery, which carries a far shorter timetable than other elbow procedures and will keep hope alive that Pomeranz can be a contributor at some point in 2023. He hasn't appeared in a major-league game since 2021 due to a range of different injuries, the most notable of those being a flexor tendon strain.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped to 60-day IL Pomeranz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Impact This move clears up a spot on the 40-man roster for Drew Carlton, who had his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso prior to Monday's clash against Kansas City. Pomeranz is currently rehabbing from a left elbow flexor tendon surgery and remains without a firm timetable for a return after being shut down April 18 due to discomfort in his left arm.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resuming rehab assignment Pomeranz (arm) will join Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Impact Pomeranz opened the season on the 15-day injured list while he continued to recover from left elbow flexor tendon surgery, and though he started up a rehab assignment April 18, he made just three appearances before being shut down after experiencing renewed discomfort in his surgically repaired arm. He was idle for about a week before he resumed throwing again, and he now appears ready to test himself in a competitive setting. Expect Pomeranz to make at least a couple of appearances for El Paso before the Padres consider activating him.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Showing improvement Pomeranz is experiencing reduced discomfort in his left arm, and he could resume his throwing progression soon, per MLB.com.
Impact Pomeranz was pulled from a minor-league rehab assignment after just one game in late April as a result of discomfort in his throwing arm, but the issue has reportedly "mostly subsided." The veteran reliever appears to have a chance to start throwing again soon, though the Padres way want to be cautious given the series of setbacks Pomeranz has experienced as he's attempted to work his way back to the big club. The 34-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down from throwing program Pomeranz (neck) has been shut down after experiencing discomfort in his throwing arm during his latest rehab appearance, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw gave up three earned runs while recording one out in his most recent rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso, likely suffering the injury during that appearance. Pomeranz was returning from flexor tendon surgery when a neck strain delayed his rehab in early April, and now his arm has started barking again. He should be considered out indefinitely.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minors: Rehabbing Drew Pomeranz wild, El Paso rallies for win anyway Padres' Drew Pomeranz records just one out as rehab moves to Triple-A El Paso, Brandon Dixon homers twice for Chihuahuas
APRIL 26, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Moves rehab to Triple-A Pomeranz (neck/elbow) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz logged two perfect innings with Single-A Lake Elsinore and should finally be cleared to return to the Padres' bullpen after maybe one or two appearances with El Paso. The lefty reliever hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2021 due to flexor tendon surgery and subsequent complications.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting closer to return Pomeranz (neck/elbow) will need at least one one more rehab outing before being activated from the injured list, per MLB.com.
Impact Pomeranz has appeared in two games with Single-A Lake Elsinore thus far, hurling two perfect innings and notching one strikeout. It appears the veteran hurler could be ready to join the Padres' bullpen after one more rehab outing, which would be a much-needed boost to a relief corps that is currently without Robert Suarez (elbow) and fellow lefty Adrian Morejon (elbow), among others. Pomeranz hasn't pitched in a big-league game since August of 2021, so he may be used in lower-leverage situations initially.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hurls perfect frame in rehab outing Pomeranz (neck/elbow) struck out one batter in a perfect inning for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.
Impact This was Pomeranz's first rehab outing of the campaign and just his sixth time appearing in a game at any level since 2021. The veteran reliever is attempting to work his way back to the majors after flexor tendon surgery and a subsequent setback kept him away from the Padres for all of 2022. The length of Pomeranz's rehab assignment isn't yet clear, but manager Bob Melvin has suggested that it could be on the short side, per MLB.com.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for rehab assignment Pomeranz (neck/elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Lake Elsinore.
Impact Pomeranz was supposed to begin appearing in minor-league games last week before a neck strain caused a short delay. He hasn't thrown a pitch at the MLB level since August 2021 due to flexor tendon surgery, but that could change by the end of this month.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. rejoins team ahead of return; Drew Pomeranz moves rehab to Lake Elsinore Fernando Tatis Jr. works out, back with Padres teammates for the first time since spring training broke
APRIL 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Expected to start rehab soon Pomeranz (neck, elbow) threw a bullpen Sunday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week with Low-A Lake Elsinore, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz won't go to Triple-A El Paso to begin his rehab with the club heading to Triple-A Tacoma this week. The southpaw is working his way back flexor tendon surgery in August 2021, but his rehab was delayed by a neck strain suffered last week. Pomeranz reported back to San Diego to receive treatment on his neck, and has a chance to pitch in the Cal League for the Storm by the end of the week.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Neck strain delays rehab Pomeranz (elbow) was diagnosed Thursday with a neck strain, delaying his minor-league rehab assignment, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz was supposed to begin pitching for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, but he's run into another setback in his return from August 2021 flexor tendon surgery. At least it's not related to his forearm or elbow. The estimated timetable for his 2023 debut will probably have to be pushed back at least a week or two.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for rehab outing Pomeranz (elbow) will make a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.
Impact Pomeranz was thought to be close to pitching in games in mid-March, but he suffered a setback after tossing a few sim games and was eventually placed on the injured list to begin the season. He appears to be back on the road to recovery from the August 2021 flexor tendon surgery that wiped out all of his 2022 campaign, but he'll likely need at least a few rehab appearances before joining San Diego's bullpen. Pomeranz last appeared in a major-league contest Aug. 10, 2021.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
