SF Giants Sign Old Friend Drew Pomeranz to MLB Deal, Shoring Up Lefty Relief Corps

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The San Francisco Giants turned two months of Drew Pomeranz into several years of Mauricio Dubón thanks to briefly moving him to the bullpen prior to the 2019 trade deadline. The Brewers enjoyed great success from Pomeranz after acquiring him in that trade, and Pomeranz turned that into a lucrative deal with the Padres. Pomeranz was good when on the field for San Diego, but hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 due to injuries.

Earlier today, after he was released by the Dodgers, the SF Giants quickly pounced and signed Pomeranz to a major-league contract. He joins the bullpen immediately. In corresponding moves, the Giants optioned RHP Mason Black, who's struggled mightily in a handful of MLB outings, and DFA'd catcherJakson Reetz. It's an intriguing add for the SF Giants, but it's unclear what Pomeranz can bring to the table after missing so much time in recent seasons.

In other news, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters about the fact that ABS—or an automated strike zone—will likely be implemented in the majors as a challenge system, and it likely won't come in 2025. The pros and cons of a challenge system are discussed. Additionally, Curt Casali's impact on the Giants is discussed. The team was great in 2021 with Casali as the backup catcher, and he's very much stabilized things for them in his brief time with the SF Giants in 2024 after Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy were injured in back-to-back games.

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The best daily San Francisco Giants podcast. Whether the Giants are winning championships or retooling for another title run, Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick—a lifelong Giants fan and former contributor for RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score—breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all.

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