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Phillies sign reliever Zach Pop to 1-year deal
Zach Pop, the fourth reliever with MLB experience signed this month, will compete for a bullpen spot as the Phillies strengthen their relief pitching depth.
- On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a one-year major league contract, adding him to the big-league roster.
- The club reshaped its relief staff by trading for and signing multiple arms, including Jonathan Bowlan, Kyle Backhus, Brad Keller, and Pop, who is the fourth reliever with MLB experience to join.
- Stat lines show Pop's recent struggles and workload as he allowed four home runs and 15 hits in 6 2/3 innings while posting career-worst numbers in five appearances.
- Signing Pop gives the Phillies 39 players, and because he is out of minor-league options, the club would need waivers to send him to the minors.
- Joining the club, Zach Pop adds experienced depth to late-inning options with multiple major-league seasons and joins holdover relievers led by closer Jhoan Duran.
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Phillies sign reliever Zach Pop to 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed reliever Zach Pop to a one-year contract. Pop made four appearances last season for the Seattle Mariners and one with the New York Mets, going a combined 0-1 with a 14.85 ERA.
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