Cubs Acquire Drew Pomeranz From Mariners, Demote Wicks to AAA Iowa

The Cubs are acquiring Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners, Ken Rosenthal reported on Monday. Pomeranz hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2021, when he pitched for the San Diego Padres.

Cubs acquiring left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Mariners, sources tell @TheAthletic. Pomeranz, 36, had been pitching at Triple A – 14 strikeouts, 6 walks and a 4.66 ERA in 9 2/3 innings.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 21, 2025

Pomeranz has pitched 9.2 innings for the Rainiers, Seattle’s Triple-A team based in Tacoma, Washington. He has posted a 4.66 ERA, striking out 14 and earning two saves.

In a corresponding move, Jordan Wicks has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. He pitched just two innings for the Cubs, allowing three earned runs. This likely won’t be the last we see of Wicks this season, as he remains a solid depth option should more injuries arise.

As Rosenthal mentioned, Pomeranz has an “upward mobility clause,” meaning he had to be placed on Chicago’s major league roster. The Cubs clearly see potential in the southpaw and continue to work towards upgrading their bullpen.