Austin Pope
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September 27, 2025
Sent to Arizona complex
The Diamondbacks optioned Pope to the Arizona Complex League on Friday.
Analysis
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 21, 2025
Receives call to big leagues
The Diamondbacks selected Pope's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
Analysis
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.
