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Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

The Phillies announced that they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a major league deal. Their 40-man roster count jumps to 39. Salary figures haven’t been reported.

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 17

Right-hander Zach Pop was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from the rookie league ACL Cubs. Right-hander Caleb Kilian was activated off the 60-day injured list and re-joined Iowa.

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Cubs Sign Former Marlins, Blue Jays Reliever to Minor League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have added some bullpen depth. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, “The Cubs have signed RHP Zach Pop to a minor league

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Cubs Sign Veteran Reliever To Bolster Depth Before Trade Deadline

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Righty reliever elects free agency

Right-hander Zach Pop has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after the Mets designated him for assignment earlier this week.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Mets quickly designate veteran pitcher for assignment

The Mets announced a series of roster moves today.

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Yankees 6, Mets 4: Pop goes the winning streak

It was perhaps a closer game than many anticipated, but the Mets still fell to the Yankees in the Subway Series finale, ending their winning streak at four games.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 5

Mets add Zach Pop to active roster, designate Tyler Zuber for assignment

The Mest made yet another roster move in their bullpen today. Before the second of the game of their series against the Yankees got underway this afternoon, the Mets added recently-signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop, who was recently designated for assignment by the Mariners, to their active roster.

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Mets make 3 roster moves amid Yankees series

The New York Mets continued to adjust their roster ahead of Saturday’s crucial Subway Series showdown with the New York Yankees, making three significant bullpen transactions.

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 4

Recently-Released Seattle Mariners Reliever Finds Opportunity with New York Mets

UPDATE, 8 a.m. PT (July 4): After being released earlier this week, Pop has latched on with the New York Mets. New York got to the National League Championship Series last season and is in second place in the National League East right now.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Mets playing blind game of darts, signs struggling reliever to major league deal

The New York Mets have signed veteran right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a major league contract, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. The move

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 3

New York Mets sign veteran pitcher to major league deal

The New York Mets are adding a new arm to their thin pitching staff. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Mets have agreed to a major league deal with right-handed reliever Zach Pop.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Mets to sign veteran reliever to a major league contract

Whenever it is official, corresponding moves will be required to get him onto to the 40-man and active rosters.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Veteran righty reliever clears waivers, elects free agency

He signed a minor league contract in mid-April and was selected onto the MLB roster on June 13.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 2

Seattle Mariners Lose Veteran Reliever to Free Agency in Roster Churn

After being designated for assignment recently, veteran reliever Zach Pop has elected free agency from the Seattle Mariners. Mariners PR had the note on social media after Pop cleared waivers: The 28-year-old is a five-year veteran of the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays and Mariners.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 28

Seattle Mariners Call up Effective Minor League Reliever From Triple-A Tacoma

One of the Seattle Mariners best minor league relievers this season will be getting his first shot in the big leagues. The Mariners selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Juan Burgos from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of a series against the Texas Rangers.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Mariners designate Zach Pop, select Juan Burgos

The Mariners announced that right-hander Zach Pop has been designated for assignment. Juan Burgos’ contract has been selected from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Burgos will be making his Major League debut whenever he appears in his first game.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Mariners reliever hits low vs. Twins not seen since 2002

The Seattle Mariners took a serious bullpen hit Thursday, and it came at the worst possible time. Reliever Zach Pop, a 28-year-old right-hander, surrendered eight runs in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins, a collapse that hasn’t been seen from a reliever vs.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 13

Seattle Mariners Add Bullpen Arm to Major League Roster in Recent Move

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners added an arm to their bullpen before beginning the first of a six-game homestand on Friday. The Mariners selected right-handed reliever Zach Pop from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and optioned rookie starting pitcher Logan Evans to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 18