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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Drew Pomeranz, 37-year-old left-handed reliever for the Los Angeles Angels, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 13, 2026, due to left elbow inflammation. The injury likely occurred during Tuesday's game against Cleveland where he pitched 1.0 inning. Pomeranz has struggled significantly in 2026 with a 7.20 ERA and 1.733 WHIP through 17 appearances and 15.0 innings pitched, marking a career-worst performance. This contrasts sharply with his 2025 season with the Cubs (2.17 ERA) and his career 3.87 ERA. The elbow inflammation is a serious concern for any pitcher and raises questions about his ability to contribute effectively upon return.
Strengths
- + 13-year veteran with established MLB experience
- + 2016 All-Star
- + Respectable career 3.87 ERA
- + Strong 2025 season with Cubs (2.17 ERA)
- + Consistent reliever option in three of previous four seasons (2020, 2021, 2025)
Weaknesses
- - Career-worst 7.20 ERA in 2026
- - High 1.733 WHIP this season
- - Age 37 with declining performance
- - Elbow inflammation is serious injury concern for pitchers
- - Only 12 strikeouts in 15.0 innings (limited effectiveness)
- - Significant drop-off from 2025 performance
- - Injury occurred during game action suggesting acute problem
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Left elbow inflammation suffered during relief appearance on May 12, 2026 against Cleveland Guardians
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Drew Strotman is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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