Availability
The Phillies placed Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Fantasy Impact
Backhus will be down for at least the next few weeks. Trevor Richards had his contract selected as the corresponding move.
The Phillies recalled LHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Fantasy Impact
Backhus returns to the majors with Zach Pop placed on the injured list. He'll hold a middle-relief role.
The Phillies optioned LHP Kyle Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Fantasy Impact
Backhus has allowed three runs on four hits in three innings to begin the season. He gets optioned with Orion Kerkering (hamstring) expected to be activated from the injured list.
Kyle Backhus has been dealt to the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
After trading veteran left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to Kansas City on Friday morning, the Phillies wasted little time in acquiring another lefty for their bullpen. Backhus got his first taste of the bigs with Arizona in 2025, posting a 4.62 ERA with a couple of saves across 32 relief appearances.
The Diamondbacks selected the contract of LHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno.
Fantasy Impact
Backhus got off to a strong start to the season in Triple-A with a 2.22 ERA over 24 appearances. He'll add a fresh arm in the middle of the Diamondbacks bullpen.