Pomeranz (forearm) threw close to 90 pitches over six innings in a minor league game Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. "There was an uptick in overall stuff. It was an encouraging day for him," manager John Farrell said.
The goals of this outing were to build up his pitch count and an overall improvement in the quality of his pitches. Pomeranz checked both boxes, according to Farrell, who said they haven't discussed the next step for the left-hander. He's eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list Sunday in Detroit, the first time Boston will need a fifth starter. If the Red Sox want to hold him back for one more outing, the best fill-in option is Kyle Kendrick.