Red Sox's Drew Pomeranz: To throw live BP late next week

Pomeranz (elbow) is scheduled to throw his first live batting practice late next week, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

Analysis:

Pomeranz felt discomfort in his left throwing elbow near the end of the last season and soon after received a stem cell injection. This raised eyebrows, considering the Padres wound up in trouble with the league after failing to disclose the southpaw's full medical report when they traded him to Boston. Even with questions surrounding his health and how he'll hold up after his notable innings increase last year, Pomeranz remains an intriguing arm to own as a back-end fantasy starter in mixed leagues -- if he wins a spot in the rotation.