But Pomeranz still has work to do, according to The Denver Post. Sources told the paper Pomeranz remains inconsistent with his fastball and curveball, and he continues to struggle with high pitch counts. 

Pomeranz has struck out 44 batters, walked 14 and has allowed three home runs through 39 2/3 innings.

"Drew has done a great job developing his changeup," Colorado Springs pitching coach Dave Schuler said, per The Denver Post. "When he pitches in the big leagues, he'll face mostly right-handed hitters, and for a left-handed pitcher, a change up is very important. He definitely has the pitches to be in the big leagues."

Pomeranz has struggled in his first two stints in the major leagues. He's 4-10 with a 5.01 ERA through 26 starts, but the Rockies are far from giving up on the left-handed hurler. Rockies director of player development Jeff Bridich said Pomeranz's struggles were because he was "rushed to the major leagues." Even Colorado Springs manager Glenallen Hill, who was a Rockies coach the last two years, sees a more confident pitcher this year.

"This year Drew has a clear understanding of who he is and where he wants to go," Hill said. "He's learned that he doesn't have to force anything."

It was the second time in six starts Pomeranz allowed five or more runs, but he's allowed one or no runs four times. He's 4-0 with a 3.51 ERA and .242 opponents' batting average. He also has 40 strikeouts to 12 walks in 33 1/3 innings. His 40 strikeouts are tied for second in the Pacific Coast League with Mets' prospect Zack Wheeler.

"You also know that it's the best thing for him and it's the best thing for our club, and you've got to make those decisions, no matter how badly you really want him on the club," Geivett said, per MLB.com. "Where he's at right now, he's an attacking fastball guy but with limited use of his secondary pitches. We've got to get that back in order so he can handle a game plan and handle a lineup and do the type of things that I think are not that far away."

Pomeranz's biggest problem is his control. He averaged 3.5 walks per nine innings this spring, averages 4.0 walks per nine innings in 26 major-league starts and averages 3.5 walks per nine innings in 30 minor-league starts. It's easier to get away with putting runners on base in the minors as major-league hitters are better at capitalizing on mistakes. 

Much like I wrote about Jacob Turner, I feel Pomeranz would benefit from more time in the minors because he clearly has some mechanical issues to iron out. I like Pomeranz over Turner as a long-term keeper because of his strikeout potential. I feel his value would rise if dealt to a team with a pitcher-friendly home ballpark, but I think Pomeranz has the talent to thrive in Colorado and I'm not ready to write off the 24-year-old hurler.