The Atlanta Braves lock down another depth piece for the bullpen. According to his transaction page, they have signed Austin Pope to a minor league contract.
According to the MLB transactions page, the Braves have signed left-handed pitcher Austin Pope to a minor-league contract. Pope has been in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization since being selected in the 15th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
Infielder Ildemaro Vargas, catcher James McCann and left-hander Jalen Beeks have elected free agency. Right-handers Austin Pope, John Curtiss and Casey Kelly, left-hander Kyle Nelson and infielder Connor Kaiser were outrighted off the 40-man roster. Arizona’s 40-man roster now sits at 38 players.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
SAN DIEGO — The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled rookie right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Hoffmann on Friday before first pitch against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
After what was a difficult two months with the Tigers, Charlie Morton’s time with Detroit ended on September 21. The Tigers designated him for assignment before their final regular-season game at home and released him shortly thereafter.
As the 2025 regular season begins to wind down, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to make bullpen adjustments. On Sunday, right-hand reliever Jake Woodford was designated for assignment.