Impact He's being sent to the team's spring training facility because Triple-A Buffalo's season is over. Pop will be replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Easton Lucas.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
ZACH POP #56 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
2-4 W-L •
1.32 WHIP •
5.59 ERA
2-4 W-L
1.32 WHIP
5.59 ERA
Optioned to minors The Blue Jays optioned Pop to their spring training complex on Tuesday.
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AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM
Earns first career save Pop earned the save Sunday, tossing a perfect 1.1 innings against the Rangers.
Impact Pop made his second appearance since being recalled from Triple-A, coming on with runners on second and third and two outs in the eighth and inducing a Jonah Heim groundout to end the inning. He then stayed on for a perfect ninth to complete his first career save. Chad Green remains the closer for Toronto but with the Blue Jays' losing Jordan Romano to injury, Yimi Garcia being shipped out to the Mariners, plus the potential for more arms to leave prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, Pop has an opportunity to earn a prominent role at the back end of the bullpen.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Buffalo The Blue Jays recalled Pop from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Impact The trade of Yimi Garcia to the Mariners on Friday cleared a spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen, so Pop will come up from the minors to fill the opening. The 27-year-old righty owns a 5.90 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 29 innings in the majors this season, and he'll likely be limited to middle relief while in Toronto. Jonatan Clase was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Buffalo The Blue Jays recalled Pop from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Impact The departure of Yimi Garcia to the Mariners on Friday cleared a spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen, so Pop will come up from the minors to fill the opening. The 27-year-old righty owns a 5.90 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 29 innings in the majors this season, and he'll likely be limited to middle relief while in Toronto. Jonatan Clase was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to minors The Blue Jays optioned Pop to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pop was knocked around for three runs (two earned) over an inning of work in his final appearance before the All-Star break and holds a 5.90 ERA in 29 relief frames this season. The Blue Jays have recalled Erik Swanson and also reinstated Yimi Garcia from the injured list to supplement their bullpen.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Activated and optioned The Blue Jays reinstated Pop (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
Impact Before landing on the IL on May 5 with a strained right hamstring, Pop was a fringe member of the Blue Jays' 26-man active roster after compiling a 6.59 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 13.2 innings over his 15 relief appearances. Though Pop is now healthy again after making eight rehab appearances over the course of two separate assignments with Buffalo, the Blue Jays won't have a spot available for another low-leverage reliever.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Restarts rehab assignment Pop (hamstring) restarted a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Pop had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment earlier this month following a setback with his right hamstring, but he returned to game action over the weekend and is slated for another appearance with Buffalo on Wednesday. The reliever might be ready for activation after that if he can avoid another setback.
JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers setback on rehab Pop is back in Toronto being evaluated after feeling renewed discomfort in his right hamstring during his most recent rehab appearance, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Impact It had seemed like Pop's return to the Blue Jays' bullpen was imminent, but now he's hit a bump in the road. It's not clear at this point how big of a setback it is. He's been sidelined since early May.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On rehab assignment Pop (hamstring) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance Friday with Low-A Dunedin, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Pop worked around a walk and a hit-by-pitch to deliver a scoreless inning Tuesday in his rehab debut with Dunedin. He should be a consideration for the Blue Jays' bullpen sometime next week, assuming all continues to go well on the farm. The right-hander has been out since May 5 with a right hamstring strain.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To face hitters Saturday Pop (hamstring) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The workout will be a significant step forward for Pop, who has been on the shelf since May 5 because of a right hamstring strain. He could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week if all continues to go smoothly and might be an option again for the Blue Jays' bullpen in early June.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Pop (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Pop has been on the shelf for the last two weeks with a strained right hamstring but would appear close to heading out on a rehab assignment. The reliever posted a 6.59 ERA over 15 appearances before getting hurt.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continuing throwing program Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Pop (hamstring) is continuing to move through his throwing program, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Impact According to MLB.com, Pop was cleared to resume playing catch last Tuesday, just five days after suffering the right hamstring strain that forced him to the 15-day injured list. While it's unclear whether Pop has reached the point in his throwing program where he's facing hitters, the 26-year-old right-hander doesn't look as though he's in danger of being sidelined much longer than the minimum 15 days. He may require a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated, however.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays place reliever Pop on 15-game injured list with hamstring strain PITTSBURGH - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-handed reliever Zach Pop on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
MAY 5, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Placed on injured list Pop was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.
Impact Pop had to be helped off the field Thursday after injuring his hamstring. The 26-year-old reliever has struggled this season to the tune of a 6.59 ERA and will now be out for at least two weeks. Jay Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to fill Pop's spot on the roster.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exited with hamstring issue Pop exited Thursday's game against the Red Sox with right hamstring discomfort, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Blue Jays said they will give Pop the night to rest and reevaluate him tomorrow. However, the injury appears to be a longer-term issue that will ultimately force him to the injured list. Pop has struggled early on this season, posting a 6.59 ERA across 13.2 innings.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
