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Groome has thus far been unable to meet the lofty expectations that come with being the 12th overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. He was at least healthy last season, logging a professional-high 144 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. That's almost as much as he compiled over the previous six years combined, as his 2018 campaign was wiped out by Tommy John surgery and 2020 was a loss due to Covid-19. Groome's 2022 surface numbers (a 3.44 ERA and 1.33 WHIP) aren't exactly eye-opening, and they came with a paltry 8.8 K/9 -- the first time as a pro he's failed to reach a strikeout per inning. A drop in velocity is largely to blame, as Groome's fastball now typically sits in the 89-92 mph range rather than in the mid-90s as was the case before the TJ surgery. A trade to San Diego will give the lefty a bit of a clean slate, but it's hard to envision him as more than a back-end starter given the diminished velocity and lack of a true plus-pitch. Read Past Outlooks

Dealt to San Diego
The Padres acquired Groome from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Eric Hosmer, Max Ferguson and Corey Rosier, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
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The Padres will pay the majority of the money owed to Hosmer and in return they will get Groome back in the deal. Once a big-name prospect after being seen as perhaps the top prep pitcher in the 2016 Draft class, Groome has dealt with injuries and diminished stuff since his days as an amateur. He could still make the big leagues as a back-end starter or swingman. Groome has a 2.87 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 57:30 K:BB in 53.1 innings over his last 10 starts split between Double-A and Triple-A.
The Padres will pay the majority of the money owed to Hosmer and in return they will get Groome back in the deal. Once a big-name prospect after being seen as perhaps the top prep pitcher in the 2016 Draft class, Groome has dealt with injuries and diminished stuff since his days as an amateur. He could still make the big leagues as a back-end starter or swingman. Groome has a 2.87 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 57:30 K:BB in 53.1 innings over his last 10 starts split between Double-A and Triple-A.
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Groome is a high-pedigree prospect, drafted 12th overall in the 2016 draft. He signed for $3.65 million -- a franchise record for a drafted pitcher-- thanks to a combination of physical traits and unusual polish for a high-school prospect. At 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, there's no doubt that Groome has the size to make it as a starter at the big-league level. However, the southpaw has been slow to develop, mostly because he dealt with back and forearm problems before ultimately being forced to undergo Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2018. Injuries combined with the lost 2020 campaign have limited Groome to no more than 55 innings in a single season and only 66 total frames in organized ball since being drafted. Now 22, Groome was added to the 40-man roster this offseason, though he's still likely at least a year away from the big leagues as he looks to refine his repertoire and control.
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Makes Triple-A Debut
Groome allowed five hits and three walks while striking out five over six scoreless innings for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
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Climbs to Triple-A
The Red Sox promoted Groome from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
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Throws five scoreless
Groome allowed one hit and struck out four over five scoreless innings for Double-A Portland on Wednesday.
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Moved to Portland
The Red Sox transferred Groome from Triple-A Worcester to Double-A Portland on Monday.
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Sent to Triple-A
Groome was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
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