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Phils add lefty Backhus in trade with D-backs for OF prospect The Phillies added back some left-handed bullpen depth on Friday, acquiring reliever Kyle Backhus from the D-backs for outfield prospect Ave...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

The Phillies have acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Phillies trade Matt Strahm to Royals for Jonathan Bowlan The Philadelphia Phillies have made a trade. On Friday morning, the Phillies traded left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Roya...

5 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Phillies acquire RHP Bowlan, deal LHP Strahm to Royals The Phillies acquired right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from the Royals in return for left-hander Matt Strahm, who had been rumored to be on the...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Royals acquire LHP Strahm from Phillies for RHP Bowlan In a swap of hurlers, the Royals acquired left-hander Matt Strahm from the Phillies, who received righty Jonathan Bowlan in return. Strahm,...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Dealt to Philadelphia The Phillies acquired Bowlan from the Royals on Friday in exchange for Matt Strahm, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bowlan had a mini-breakout in 2025 in his first full season as a reliever, posting a 3.86 ERA and 46:17 K:BB over 44.1 innings with the Royals. The 29-year-old righty had significant splits, as he held right-handed bats to a .182/.255/.250 batting line but was torched by lefties to the tune of a .288/.358/.575 line. Bowlan is not yet eligible for salary arbitration and will be under team control through 2031.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Michael Wacha pitched six scoreless innings to earn his 10th win of the season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-2

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Nick Loftin singles in tying run and scores in 7th, Royals rally for 4-3 win over Guardians

Nick Loftin singled in the tying run and scored on Maikel Garcia’s double in the seventh inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Bowlan will start Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals are seemingly going to rely on their bullpen to get them through Wednesday's contest, and they'll start by sending out Bowlan for the first handful of outs. The 28-year-old owns a 3.57 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 35.1 innings on the year and has five appearances of at least 2.0 innings, so there's a chance he remains in Wednesday's contest past the first frame before getting the hook.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City’s eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Joining 26-man roster The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan rejoins the big-league bullpen after three weeks at Omaha, filling the spot vacated by Bailey Falter (bicep), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bowlan has a 4.73 ERA and a 24:11 K:BB across 26.2 innings for the Royals this season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Omaha The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan will depart Kansas City's bullpen to help make room for new additions Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter on the active roster. Bowlan owns a 4.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 26.2 innings in the majors, though he may return to the Royals down the stretch if the big club needs a fresh arm.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single in the 10th inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left ham...

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Bumped up from Triple-A The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Bowlan will provide Kansas City with a fresh arm in the bullpen heading into Sunday's series finale with the Guardians, but he's unlikely to be entrusted with a high-leverage role. Over his previous stints in the majors this season, Bowlan has made 17 appearances and has delivered a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB in 23.2 innings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to minors Bowlan was returned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Bowlan was summoned to the big club as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, but his time with the team will be short. The right-hander got into Game 2 of the twin bill, allowing two runs on five hits with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Bowlan was called up from Triple-A Omaha and will serve as the Royals' 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Bowlan owns a 4.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 21.1 innings with the Royals this season. The 28-year-old will likely be demoted back to Triple-A following Saturday's twin bill.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact With Hunter Harvey (shoulder) back from the 60-day IL, Bowlan will be dispatched back to the minors. Bowlan has appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Royals this season, registering a 4.64 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 21.1 innings of action.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Takes loss Saturday Bowlan (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three innings to take the loss versus the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Michael Lorenzen (illness) was scratched from Saturday's start, leading to an impromptu bullpen game for the Royals. Bowlan followed opener Angel Zerpa, and it was a Juan Soto two-run home run that did Bowlan in during this low-scoring 3-1 loss. Bowlan has allowed three runs over four innings during his current stint in the majors. He's at a 3.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB over 19 innings across 14 relief appearances this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Bowlan (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three innings to take the loss versus the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Michael Lorenzen (illness) was scratched from Saturday's start, leading to an impromptu bullpen game for the Royals. Bowlan followed opener Angel Zerpa, and it was a Juan Soto two-run home run that did Bowlan in during this low-scoring, 3-1 loss. Bowlan has allowed three runs over four innings during his current stint in the majors. He's at a 3.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB over 19 innings across 14 relief appearances this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto's 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer into the right field fountains, leading the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1

JULY 12 • Associated Press

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Phillies bolster bullpen with lefty specialist Kyle Backhus in trade with Diamondbacks

Royals reunite with former All-Star pitcher Matt Strahm in a trade with the Phillies

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Nick Loftin singles in tying run and scores in 7th, Royals rally for 4-3 win over Guardians

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Juan Soto's 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1