Updated Oct 14, 2011 6:38 PM ET

OXFORD, Miss. (AP)

Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early Friday morning, accused of disturbing the peace in Oxford, Miss.

Oxford police arrested Pomeranz at 1:25 a.m.; he was released on a cash bond at 4:40 a.m. Pomeranz was listed in jail documents by his first name Thomas.

The Rockies issued a statement Friday afternoon, saying they were aware of the ”unfortunate incident” involving Pomeranz. It also said: ”We have been in contact with Drew and his representatives and we will continue to gather more information. Both Drew and our organization understand the serious nature of the situation.”

The left-handed pitcher was part of the Ubaldo Jimenez trade and made his major league debut in September. Pomeranz was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts for the Rockies. He struck out 13 and walked five in 18 1/3 innings.

An All-American at Ole Miss in Oxford, Pomeranz was drafted fifth overall in the 2010 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians.

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early Friday morning, accused of disturbing the peace in Oxford, Miss.

Oxford police arrested Pomeranz at 1:25 a.m.; he was released on a cash bond at 4:40 a.m. Pomeranz was listed in jail documents by his first name Thomas.

The Rockies issued a statement Friday afternoon, saying they were aware of the “unfortunate incident” involving Pomeranz. It also said: “We have been in contact with Drew and his representatives and we will continue to gather more information. Both Drew and our organization understand the serious nature of the situation.”

The left-handed pitcher was part of the Ubaldo Jimenez trade and made his major league debut in September. Pomeranz was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts for the Rockies. He struck out 13 and walked five in 18 1-3 innings.

An All-American at Ole Miss in Oxford, Pomeranz was drafted fifth overall in the 2010 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians.

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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early Friday morning, accused of disturbing the peace in Oxford, Miss.

Oxford police arrested Pomeranz at 1:25 a.m.; he was released on a cash bond at 4:40 a.m. Pomeranz was listed in jail documents by his first name Thomas.

The left-handed pitcher, who was part of the Ubaldo Jimenez trade, made his major league debut in September. Pomeranz was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts for the Rockies. He struck out 13 and walked five in 18.1 innings.

An All-American at Ole Miss in Oxford, Pomeranz was drafted fifth overall in the 2010 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians.

Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested by Oxford, Miss., police on Friday morning, reports the Oxford Eagle. He was taken in for disturbing the peace. The arrest came at 2:25 a.m. ET and he was released on bond several hours later. No other details have emerged. The Rockies are expected to release a statement on Friday, according to Troy Renck.

Pomeranz was acquired by the Rockies as part of the Ubaldo Jimenez trade in July. He was the key component of the game and could not officially join the Rockies until Aug. 15, one year after he officially signed his first contract.

Pomeranz threw several perfect innings of minor league ball for the Rockies and had an appendectomy before he was brought up to the major league club. He went 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts. He is expected to compete for a spot in the 2012 rotation.

Pomeranz went to college at Ole Miss in Oxford.

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OXFORD, Miss. — Colorado Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz was arrested early Friday morning, accused of disturbing the peace in Oxford, Miss.

Oxford police arrested Pomeranz at 1:25 a.m.; he was released on a cash bond at 4:40 a.m. Pomeranz was listed in jail documents by his first name Thomas.

The Rockies issued a statement Friday afternoon, saying they were aware of the “unfortunate incident” involving Pomeranz. It also said: “We have been in contact with Drew and his representatives and we will continue to gather more information. Both Drew and our organization understand the serious nature of the situation.”

The left-handed pitcher was part of the Ubaldo Jimenez trade and made his major league debut in September. Pomeranz was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four starts for the Rockies. He struck out 13 and walked five in 18 1-3 innings.

An All-American at Ole Miss in Oxford, Pomeranz was drafted fifth overall in the 2010 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians.

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