Manager Andy Green is expected to make a decision on Pomeranz's role with the team Friday, Dennis Lin of The Union-Tribune reports.
Whether Pomeranz is given a role out of the bullpen or in the rotation remains to be seen, but a decision is expected in the near future. If he does not land a spot in the rotation, Colin Rea would likely be the winner of the fifth starter's role. Interestingly, the Padres parted ways with Odrisamer Despaigne this offseason, so Pomeranz could theoretically take his place as a swing man out of the bullpen and as an occasional spot starter.