Summary
The Atlanta Braves have signed 27-year-old pitcher Austin Pope to a minor-league deal. Pope recently debuted in Major League Baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks but was later optioned to Triple-A. The Braves seek to add depth to their pitching staff.
Key Facts
- Austin Pope is a 27-year-old pitcher who was a former 15th-round pick for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- He made his MLB debut on September 25, pitching two scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Diamondbacks waived Pope after the season and he chose free agency instead of staying in Triple-A.
- Pope signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves for the upcoming season.
- The Braves used a record 46 pitchers this past year due to many injuries, which led them to seek more pitching depth.
- In the minor leagues, Pope had a 4.38 ERA over 31 appearances, with most games played in Triple-A.
- Pope has improved his walk rate over the past season, which may have been a factor in the Braves' interest.
