The Boston Red Sox announced Thursday that starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz would start the season on the 10-day disabled list with a left forearm flexor strain.
The team said the left-hander may still be able to make his first scheduled start of the season but that’ll depend on a spring training tuneup on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla.
“It’s become more and more clear to us that he’s not ready to begin the season,” Manager John Farrell said Thursday, adding that the 28-year-old could start the sixth game of the season April 9 in Detroit.
Pomeranz was acquired via trade last season from the San Diego Padres for heralded pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza.