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Signs MiLB deal with Atlanta Atlanta signed Pope to a minor-league contract Nov. 30.

Impact Pope made his major-league debut in 2025 with one scoreless appearance for the Diamondbacks before electing free agency last month after he was removed from the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old held a 4.60 ERA and 34:10 K:BB across 29.1 frames with Triple-A Reno and will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Gwinnett.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Pope was sent outright to Triple-A Reno and elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Pope was removed from Arizona's 40-man roster Thursday and opted for free agency rather than accept an assignment to Reno. He made his big-league debut in 2025, throwing 2.0 scoreless innings.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Arizona complex The Diamondbacks optioned Pope to the Arizona Complex League on Friday.

Impact Pope's first stint in the big leagues will end after five days, during which he made one appearance and tossed two shutout frames against the Dodgers. With the Triple-A season now over, the 26-year-old will head to the D-backs' spring training complex to stay sharp for a possible postseason berth; meanwhile, Andrew Hoffmann will claim the open bullpen spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Arizona complex The Diamondbacks optioned Pope to the Arizona Complex League on Friday.

Impact Pope's first stint in the big leagues will end after five days, during which he made one appearance and tossed two shutout frames against the Dodgers. With the Triple-A season now over, the 26-year-old will head to the D-backs' spring training complex to stay sharp for a possible postseason berth; meanwhile, Andrew Hoffmann will claim the open bullpen spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives call to big leagues The Diamondbacks selected Pope's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact A 26-year-old right-handed reliever, Pope will be making his MLB debut if he gets into a game over the final week of the regular season. He'll join the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster as a replacement in the bullpen for righty Jake Woodford, who was designated for assignment. Pope earned his first call-up after submitting a 4.60 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB over 29.1 innings with Reno this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE