Zach Pop departs Phillies after making seven appearances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Zach Pop has elected free agency after a short stint with the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran right-hander made only seven appearances, contributing to the team's ongoing bullpen challenges. Pop became the first player in franchise history to challenge a pitch using the automated ball-strike review system during his brief time with the club. Following his outright assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, he chose to pursue opportunities as a free agent. Pop, who has a career 4.83 ERA over six MLB seasons, now seeks a new team.
- •Zach Pop left the Phillies after making seven major league appearances.
- •He was the first player in franchise history to challenge a pitch under the automated review system.
- •Pop chose free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- •He has a career 4.83 ERA over six MLB seasons with multiple teams.
- •The Phillies continue to reevaluate their bullpen personnel in pursuit of postseason success.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Pitcher Cuts Ties With Team After Brief 7-Game Stint
"A Philadelphia Phillies veteran has left the team after a very short run that included making some unique history with the franchise.
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