In the 2010 June draft the first player taken was Bryce Harper. The third pick was Manny Machado. The Giants don't figure to be in on either of those marquee free agents so they went with the next best thing: the fifth pick in that same draft. That fellow is lefty Drew Pomeranz. In both 2016 and 2017 Pomeranz was a 3-WAR pitcher (with the Padres and the Red Sox). His 2018 season was a forgettable one as he battled injuries and was ultimately let go. The 30-year old is guaranteed only $1.5M but incentives can make the deal worth up to $5M.
Giants Take the Fifth
