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When the Arizona Diamondbacks traded one of their only left-handed relief options to the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason, the perception of that deal was not exactly overwhelmingly positive.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Phillies option pitcher with 5.87 ERA before Reds clash

The Philadelphia Phillies announced two roster moves before their game on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. “Prior to tonight’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phillies recalled RHP Max Lazar from triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 22

Phillies Activate Kyle Backhus in Pitching Staff Shakeup

The Philadelphia Phillies made some major changes to their pitching staff last week when starting pitcher Andrew Painter was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, along with left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / June 21

Phillies expect to activate lefty reliever from IL during upcoming Nationals series

PHILADELPHIA — Reliever Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the Phillies’ bullpen this week. The side-winding left-hander has been on the injured list with elbow inflammation since late April, but interim manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that he expects Backhus to be activated at some point during the club’s upcoming series against the Nationals.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / May 24

Phillies lefty reliever progressing in rehab

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus is progressing in his rehab from an arm injury. Backhus threw a lower intensity 20-pitch “touch-and-feel” bullpen session on Sunday afternoon before the Phillies vs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 30

Phillies place LHP Kyle Backhus (elbow) on injured list

The Phillies placed left-hander Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation. Philadelphia recalled right-hander Trevor Richards from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding transaction.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 15

Phillies Veteran Pitcher Lands on Injured List With Calf Strain

One of the strengths for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early going of the 2026 MLB regular season has been the performance of their bullpen. Unfortunately, that group has now suffered a significant blow.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 7

Orion Kerkering back from the injured list, Kyle Backhus optioned

The Phillies’ bullpen, which has been quite strong of late, is about to get another reinforcement to help shorten up games. We know the last time that Orion Kerkering set foot on a major league mound, bad things happened for him and for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 28

Stay or go: Kyle Backhus vs. Zach Pop vs. Tim Mayza

The Phillies opened the season with three pitchers on the injured list – Zack Wheeler, Orion Kerkering and Max Lazar. We kind of have an idea that at least Wheeler and Kerkering are going to be back sooner rather than later since they have already begun rehab assignments in Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 16

Phillies Spring Training Roster Cuts Getting A Bit More Interesting

The Phillies' spring training roster moves to this point have been standard, with them optioning or reassigning to minor-league camp players who had no chance of making the Opening Day club anyway.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 6

Harper Helped Ease Backhus' Mind, Phillies Helping Him Elevate His Game

Wednesday was the second spring start for Aaron Nola and the 2026 Grapefruit League debut of Phillies closer Jhoan Duran, but it was also another scoreless outing for bullpen hopeful Kyle Backhus, the low-sidearm left-handed reliever acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in mid-December for minor-league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 6

Phillies notes: Aaron Nola, Kyle Backhus, Andrew McCutchen

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 5

Harper Helped Ease Backhus' Mind, Phillies Helping Him Elevate His Game

Wednesday was the second spring start for Aaron Nola and the 2026 Grapefruit League debut of Phillies closer Jhoan Duran, but it was also another scoreless outing for bullpen hopeful Kyle Backhus, the submarining left-handed reliever acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in mid-December for minor-league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 21

Phillies Hope They’re Getting Reliable Lefty Reliever in Kyle Backhus

Trading Matt Strahm made headlines for the Philadelphia Phillies. But it wasn’t the only trade the organization made for pitching recently. In another deal that was lost in the Strahm deal, the Phillies sent center fielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu to the Arizona Diamondbacks for left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus, who just wrapped up his rookie season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 20