A surprisingly effective stint in the bullpen, strong start Wednesday and demotion of Dan Straily have likely combined to open up a permanent rotation spot for Athletics left-hander Drew Pomeranz, per the San Francisco Chronicle.
The 25-year-old Pomeranz, who yielded two hits and fanned five in five shutout innings against Seattle, is 2-1 with a 1.45 ERA this season. He has developed far better control, walking six in 18 2/3 innings after allowing 19 in 21 2/3 innings a year ago.