It took a massive number of players for the Arizona Diamondbacks to endure the injury-riddled 2025 season. That roster attrition (and overall underperformance) was most intensely felt in the D-backs' pitching staff — particularly the bullpen.
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40. Selected from Triple-A Reno: LHP Philip Abner (will wear No.
Diamondbacks left-hander Kyle Backhus took an unconventional road to the big leagues. Following a successful collegiate career at Sam Houston State, he did not hear his name called in the 2021 MLB Draft.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The Diamondbacks continue to shuffle their bullpen in 2025. Ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, the team has selected left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing the onset of Cactus League play, and with that comes opportunity, especially for left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus.
This article is part of a series reviewing the projections for each member of the Arizona Diamondbacks 40-man roster, as well as select prospects and non-roster invitees.
Kyle Backhus is having a terrific first MLB camp and Spring Training with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's in as a Non-Roster Invitee, though there's a good chance that he will be on the 40-man roster by next year's Spring Training.