Blue Jays announce bad news regarding reliever Zach Pop
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Blue Jays reliever Zach Pop has been riding the coattails on his 2022 season but it looks like his time might be up.
Pop was acquired at the 2022 deadline from the Marlins and would go on to finish the season on a high note with the Blue Jays posting a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings pitched with Toronto that season.
Since that year Pop has continuously struggled, posting a 6.59 ERA last season in 13.2 innings pitched as he bounced up and down between the majors and Triple-A. This season was more of the same as he currently has a 6.08 ERA in 40 innings pitched but only spent a week in Triple-A despite those numbers.
Pop's appearances in 2024 have become tough to watch for Jays fans and they're hard to get through without a wince or two. Once again seeing his ERA sit around 6.00, this time over 40 innings of work, and an incredible regression in strikeout rate, Pop has certainly been one of the worst relievers in baseball this year. - Hyatt
While the Blue Jays do not have many options in their bullpen this year which is why Pop has gotten the opportunity to spend most of the season in the MLB, he has been one of the worst relievers in the majors this year.
Many in the Blue Jays management are hoping Pop can return to his 2022 self, it is clear that he is no longer that pitcher and it might be time to walk away.
Source: Jays Journal
Zach Pop's 2022 success can't be enough for him to keep a job in the big leagues
Zach Pop's 2022 success can't be enough for him to keep a job in the big leagues
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