 He made one start as a replacement for Don Black on June 6 against the Athletics, and won the game 11–1 in a complete game effort.Boudreau considered moving him into the starting rotation, but instead considered it a one-time appearance due to Black's injury, and he remained in a relief role though mid-July.After a second complete game victory against the Athletics on July 15, Gromek was moved to a part-time starter role, where he remained the rest of the season.