The Blue Jays designated Zach Pop for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Pop was one of three players DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster heading into Opening Day. The moves were made to make room for Alan Roden, Myles Straw and Jacob Barnes.

Zach Pop will start the season on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, per team updates, after discomfort flared post-Monday’s Grapefruit League outing.

Fantasy Impact

Pop’s elbow inflammation, felt after Monday’s spring game, shows no structural damage per MRI but sidelines him for 7-10 days, landing him on the Blue Jays’ 15-day IL to start 2025. His return lags. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, hoping the 28-year-old reliever’s arm rebounds for a midseason role in Toronto’s bullpen if recovery progresses smoothly.

The Blue Jays optioned Zach Pop to the Spring Training Complex.

Fantasy Impact

Pop will head to the Spring Training complex with the minor league season over. Easton Lucas was recalled as the corresponding move.

Zach Pop recorded the final four outs of Sunday's win over the Rangers for the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Pop was recalled from Triple-A on Friday. With the departure of Yimi Garcia and Chad Green potentially being traded, the closer role could be up for grabs the rest of the season for Toronto.

The Blue Jays recalled Zach Pop from Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact

Pop will take the spot of Yimi Garcia who was traded to the Mariners. He should hold a role in the middle innings of the Blue Jays bullpen.