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Pop was jettisoned from Philadelphia’s relief mix last weekend after just seven appearances earlier this season. The 29-year-old was hit hard during a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley while working his way back from a calf strain that put him on the injured list back in mid-April. He should be able to latch on somewhere else as organizational depth.

Pop went on the injured list with a calf strain since Apr. 15, but he’d been pitching in Triple-A on a rehab assignment for three weeks now, giving up eight earned runs in eight innings. It was time for the Phillies to decide whether to bring him back or not, and they decided to against it. The 29-year-old had a 3.68 ERA in 7 1/3 innings before getting hurt. He could stick around and stay with Lehigh Valley if he clears waivers.

Pop allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings before getting hurt. He’s out of options, so he’ll have a bullpen spot once the Phillies are satisfied with his rehab progress.

Pop filled in as the opener for Andrew Painter (migraine) on Sunday but has not pitched since. Now we know why. As of now, we’re not expecting this to be a long absence.

Zach Pop will start in his place in what will end up being a bullpen game for the Phillies. Expect Painter to slot back into the Phillies’ rotation at some point next week.

The details are not yet known, but we do know that the deal is a major league one. Pop only pitched 6 2/3 innings in the big leagues last year, but he allowed 11 earned runs on 15 hits. In his career, he has a 4.88 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 126/55 K/BB ratio in 162 1/3 innings out of the bullpen.

Pop fortifies Chicago’s relief corps after making five relief appearances earlier this season between the Mariners and Mets. The 28-year-old righty has compiled a serviceable 4.88 ERA across 162 1/3 innings (163 appearances) in the big leagues dating back to 2021. He’ll head to Triple-A Iowa as emergency organizational depth.

Pop was designated for assignment after just one appearance with the Mets where he gave up three runs over 1 1/3 innings. He’ll likely be looking at a minor league deal with whatever team he signs with.

Pop, who is out of options, gave up three runs in 1 1/3 innings in his lone appearance for the Mets. If he clears waivers, the Mets might attempt to re-sign him to a minor league deal.

Pop augments New York’s bullpen depth ahead of Saturday’s showdown against the Yankees after struggling in four relief outings earlier this season for the Mariners. He’s made 162 appearances in the big leagues dating back to 2021. The 28-year-old righty represents a reclamation project for the Mets’ pitching development engine at this stage of his career.