Rockies starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz is back from Double-A Tulsa to start Monday's game against the Marlins. Pomeranz, who is 0-3 with a 8.76 ERA in three starts, is hoping to lock down the final spot in the team's rotation.
"I just have to be able get ahead of hitters and command my pitches," he said, per The Denver Post. "If I can do that, I know I can pitch up here."
Pomeranz is working on adding a slider to his repertoire to use against right-hander hitters, but it's hardly a finished product.
"He'll throw some sliders, but I don't know if it'll be a big factor -- it's a pitch that's just been introduced to him," manager Walt Weiss said. "I don't think he'll rely on it heavily. Hopefully, in time, that will become a nice weapon for him."