Kyle Backhus - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Demoted to minors The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Phillies traded for fellow lefty reliever Brooks Raley on Monday, which has pushed Backhus off the active roster. Backhus has logged a 4.95 ERA and 20:6 K:BB over 20 innings with Philadelphia this season.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wood exits with left side discomfort, will undergo imaging Tuesday PHILADELPHIA -- Slugging outfielder James Wood tweaked his left side on a swing during Monday’s 6-3 loss to the Phillies and will undergo im...

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

Derek Hill rallies Phillies with go-ahead grand slam in 7th in 6-3 win over Nationals

Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Wells and Domínguez homer to lead New York Yankees past Philadelphia Phillies 3-1

Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered, Ryan Weathers pitched into the sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Recalled from Lehigh Valley The Phillies recalled Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact Backhus has posted a 5.87 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 15.1 innings in the majors this season, but he'll return to Philadelphia to provide the big club with a fresh bullpen arm. Max Lazar was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Backhus pitched each of the last two days, so the Phillies will replace him with a fresh bullpen arm. It will be Max Lazar taking Backhus' spot on the roster.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies beat Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6 as Turner hits a 3-run homer

Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, Bryce Harper’s misjudged double scored two runs in the fourth, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling P...

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Kyle Schwarber sets Phillies record with MLB-best 30th homer in 5-4 win over Mets

Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Phillies recall Alan Rangel and reinstate Kyle Backhus ahead of series vs. Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list ahead of their series o...

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Phillies activated Backhus (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Backhus was shelved for almost two months while dealing with left elbow inflammation but has been cleared to return after striking out seven over 4.2 innings of one-run ball on a rehab assignment. He will operate in a middle relief role.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals host the Phillies to begin 4-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies to begin a four-game series

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Expected to be activated Monday Backhus (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Backhus will make his return to the major-league roster after missing nearly two months of action while nursing left elbow inflammation. The southpaw made five appearances with Triple-A Lehigh Valley during his minor-league rehab assignment, tossing 4.2 innings of one-run ball while striking out seven batters. Backhus will provide Philadelphia with another left-handed option out of the bullpen to go with Jose Alvarado and Tim Mayza.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies take on the Mets after Harper hit for the cycle

The Philadelphia Phillies meet the New York Mets after Bryce Harper hit for the cycle against the Mets on Saturday

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Mets face the Phillies leading series 1-0

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Mets on 3-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the New York Mets

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Marlins on 3-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Phillies take on the Marlins in first of 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Monday

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Brewers play the Phillies after Chourio's 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Philadelphia Phillies after Jackson Chourio's four-hit game on Saturday

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Brewers face the Phillies with 1-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Brewers start 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Philadelphia Phillies to begin a three-game series

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Phillies play to determine series winner

Both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Going on rehab assignment Backhus (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Backus has been sidelined since late April with left elbow inflammation but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. Given how much time he's missed, the lefty reliever is likely to require a handful of rehab outings before rejoining the Phillies' bullpen.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber leads Phillies against the White Sox after 4-hit game

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago White Sox after Kyle Schwarber's four-hit game on Friday

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Antonacci leads White Sox against the Phillies after 4-hit outing

The Chicago White Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Sam Antonacci had four hits against the Twins on Wednesday

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Padres aim to break 4-game skid, play the Phillies

The San Diego Padres head into the matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies as losers of four games in a row

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

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