D-backs recall RHP Sean Poppen, option RHP Luis Frias

The Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Sean Poppen and optioned pitcher Luis Frias ahead of the final game of a two-game set against the Astros.

BY TOM KUEBEL

Sep 28, 2022, 1:25 PM

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Sean Poppen #64 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts to a two run homerun from Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, to trail 5-2, during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Sean Poppen and optioned pitcher Luis Frias ahead of the final game of a two-game series against the Houston Astros.

The 28-year-old Poppen has appeared in 26 games this season for the D-backs and posted a 1-2 record with a 3.91 ERA.

He last appeared for Arizona on July 8.

Frias was optioned after giving up two earned runs in one inning of work in the first game against the Astros, a 10-1 loss.

The 24-year-old has appeared in 15 games for the D-backs this season and posted a 10.59 ERA with a 2.35 WHIP.

After the Astros, the D-backs have two more series on the road against the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers.

First pitch against the Astros is scheduled for 5:10 p.m.

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