Former #Dbacks RHP Austin Pope was released from his minor league deal with the Braves.
In AAA: 7.50 ERA over 12.0 IP (9 games, 20 H, 14 R, 10 ER, 3 HR, 6 BB, 5 K).
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 25: Relief pitcher Austin Pope #66 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of his MLB debut at Chase Field on September 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Mariners in Seattle.
They are coming off a sweep of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, most recently winning (on Sunday) by a score of 11-6.
GettyAustin Pope #68 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training photo day at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2026 in North Port, Florida.
Ahead of Monday’s game, the Braves organization released Austin Pope (via MLB.com).
He had been on a minor league deal.
The 27-year-old has pitched in nine Triple-A games this season.
@DbacksStatsInfo wrote: “Former #Dbacks RHP Austin Pope was released from his minor league deal with the Braves. In AAA: 7.50 ERA over 12.0 IP (9 games, 20 H, 14 R, 10 ER, 3 HR, 6 BB, 5 K).”
Former #Dbacks RHP Austin Pope was released from his minor league deal with the Braves.
In AAA: 7.50 ERA over 12.0 IP (9 games, 20 H, 14 R, 10 ER, 3 HR, 6 BB, 5 K).
GettyAustin Pope #79 of the Arizona Diamondbacks sits for a portrait at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 21, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pope was picked in the 15th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He had been coming off a season where he made his MLB debut, appearing in one game.
@SleeperDbacks wrote (on September 25, 2025): “Austin Pope in his MLB debut: 2 IP 0 ER 1 K (retired Ohtani) Could be a useful #Dbacks bullpen arm for years to come.”
Austin Pope in his MLB debut:
2 IP 0 ER 1 K (retired Ohtani)
Could be a useful #Dbacks bullpen arm for years to come.
Over the offseason, Pope signed with the Braves organization.
The Braves wrote (via X) on March 5: “The #Braves today optioned RHP Jhancarlos Lara to Triple-A Gwinnett, and reassigned RHP Austin Pope and INFs Jim Jarvis, Alex Lodise and Luke Waddell to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 54 active players in camp.”
The #Braves today optioned RHP Jhancarlos Lara to Triple-A Gwinnett, and reassigned RHP Austin Pope and INFs Jim Jarvis, Alex Lodise and Luke Waddell to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 54 active players in camp.
While Pope has spent nearly all of his career in the Minor Leagues, he could be a good pickup by another MLB organization for pitching depth.
By signing another minor league deal, he would be a low-risk option.
The Braves are currently 25-10 in 35 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
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