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The Chicago Cubs quietly signed an All-Star reliever last week.
The left-hander pitched for the NL Central club last season and posted a 2.17 ERA in 57 appearances.
Because the Los Angeles Angels released the 37-year-old veteran, the Cubs can give him another shot with the organization.
According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, Drew Pomeranz recently agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs.
On Sunday, Pomeranz threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts at Triple-A Iowa.
"Given the patchwork nature of the relief group, there could be an opportunity for Pomeranz in the big leagues before long if he can string together a few strong appearances in Des Moines," Adams wrote.
Pomeranz had a resurgent year with the Cubs in 2025, striking out 57 batters in 49.2 innings.
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It was his first Major League action since 2021 with the San Diego Padres due to a torn flexor tendon and several setbacks in his recovery.
Signing Pomeranz could be a very smart move by the Cubs, who have suffered many injuries to their pitching staff.
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