NEW YORK -- When the Boston Red Sox acquired Drew Pomeranz in July for their top pitching prospect, they imagined him starting meaningful games down the stretch and in the playoffs.
Instead, it's possible Pomeranz won't pitch at all in October.
Pomeranz will miss his scheduled start Thursday night at Yankee Stadium in part because of soreness in his left forearm, Red Sox manager John Farrell announced Tuesday before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Farrell said Pomeranz "is not shut down," but noted the lefty will pitch exclusively out of the bullpen if he returns at all and was noncommittal about whether he will be on the postseason roster.