The Oakland Athletics’ bullpen has a lot to think about after its disastrous eight-run seventh inning in Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. One of those runs came in when reliever Drew Pomeranz walked Daniel Robertson with the bases loaded. Although Pomeranz contributed to the runs scored in that dreadful inning, the A’s should keep him as a staple in the bullpen for the long term.
The A’s may be tempted to work Pomeranz back into the rotation if they decide to move Scott Kazmir later, but they already have Kazmir’s replacement waiting in Triple-A Nashville.