On June 19,2019,his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his debut that night versus the Boston Red Sox.[7] He posted a 0–0 record with a 7.56 ERA over 8.1 innings for the Twins in 2019. Poppen finished the 2019 season on the injured list with elbow inflammation.[8]
Poppen was designated for assignment by the Twins on September 29,2020,when Alex Kirilloff was selected to the 40-man roster.[9] With the 2020 Minnesota Twins,Poppen appeared in 6 games,compiling a 0–0 record with 4.70 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched.[10]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On October 1,2020,Poppen was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[11] Poppen recorded a 7.71 ERA in 3 appearances before being designated for assignment on May 13,2021.[12]
Tampa Bay Rays
On May 18,2021,Poppen was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[13] He was designated for assignment on July 30,2021.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On August 2,2021,Poppen was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[14] He finished the season appearing in 20 games for Arizona,registering a 1–1 record and 4.67 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched.
In 2022,Poppen made 29 appearances for the Diamondbacks,pitching to a 2–2 record and 4.40 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 28.2 innings of work.
San Diego Padres
On December 2,2022,Poppen was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[15] On January 20,2023,Poppen was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas.[16] In 47 games for El Paso,he struggled to a 1–4 record and 6.33 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 58+1⁄3 innings pitched. Poppen elected free agency following the season on November 6.[17]
Seattle Mariners
On January 18, 2024, Poppen signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[18] In two appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he surrendered four runs in 3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Poppen was released by the Mariners organization on April 5.[19]
On January 29, 2025, Poppen signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[22] Poppen made three scoreless appearances for Dos Laredos, recording five strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Los Angeles Angels
On April 28, 2025, Poppen signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[23] In 22 appearances split between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels and Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, he accumulated a 3-4 record and 5.34 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. Poppen was released by the Angels organization on August 2.[24]
Personal life
In 2016 Poppen graduated (with honors) from Harvard, double majoring in Chemistry and Physics, and Engineering Sciences.[2][1]
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