Left-hander Drew Pomeranz was on the brink of making his long-awaited return to the majors 11 months ago. Signed by the Giants for what he said he knew was only going to be a four-day stint, Pomeranz was warm in the bullpen and ready for the call.

When the bullpen became a trouble area early on last season, the Cubs made a series of in-season moves that helped stabilize the group. The front office is once again keeping an active eye on which ar

His pedigree makes him an intriguing option for the Cubs bullpen, which needs to find effective relievers to cover the middle innings.