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Phillies send down Kyle Backhus

Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

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Phillies option RHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus has a 4.95 ERA over 20 innings in three stints in the Phillies bullpen this season.

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Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

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Phillies recalled LHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus fortifies Philadelphia’s bullpen heading into the final two games of a series against the Yankees’ lefty-heavy lineup. The 28-year-old southpaw has posted a pedestrian 5.87 ERA across 15 1/3 innings in the big leagues this season.
Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

Phillies option RHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus will head down with Max Lazar getting the promotion from Triple-A. The 28-year-old provides some bullpen depth before the break.
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Phillies designated RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment.

Wilson was called up on Thursday and threw two scoreless innings in his lone appearance for the Phillies. With Max Lazar getting sent down, the Phillies will be making two additions on Monday. Kyle Backhus returning from the IL is one of them. The other is likely to be Alan Rangel, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber, and Rangel could either start or work bulk innings in what had been Andrew Painter’s spot.
Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

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

Backhus has been out since the end of April with inflammation in his left elbow. The 28-year-old will likely need to make a handful of rehab appearances before being an option for the Philadelphia bullpen in the middle of June.
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Phillies placed LHP Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 27th, with left elbow inflammation.

The Phillies made the move in-between games of Thursday’s twin bill against the Giants. Trevor Richards was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot in the club’s bullpen. No word yet on the severity of the elbow issue for Backhus or how long he’ll be shelved for.
Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

Phillies recalled LHP Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus was sent to Triple-A just a week ago, but will be back with Zach Pop (calf) landing on the injured list. The 28-year-old left-hander has allowed three runs on four hits in three innings for the Phillies with a 4/1 K/BB ratio.
Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

Phillies optioned LHP Kyle Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

With Orion Kerkering (hamstring) set to come off the injured list today, the Phillies sent Backhus down to Triple-A to make room. The 28-year-old left-hander has allowed three runs on four hits in three innings with a 4/1 K/BB ratio.
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Phillies acquired LHP Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks for OF Avery Owusu-Asiedu.

After dealing away left-hander Matt Strahm on Friday morning, the Phillies moved quickly to add another left-handed reliever to their bullpen mix. Backhus, 27, registered a 4.62 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and a 22/8 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings across 32 appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2025, his first taste of big league action. He’ll add bullpen depth from the left side for the Phillies.
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Diamondbacks optioned LHP Kyle Backhus to Triple-A Reno.

Backhus had a 4.62 ERA, two saves and 10 holds while spending the last three months in Arizona’s pen. He loses his spot now with the Diamondbacks wanting to find out if Philip Abner might be an upgrade.
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AZ Relief Pitcher #43

Kyle Backhus got one out against the Twins for his second save Sunday.

Ryan Thompson, pitching for a third straight day, opened the ninth with a two-run lead and retired the first two batters he faced. However, after an Austin Martin single, the D-backs went to a lefty against Kody Clemens. Backhus ended up walking Clemens and then plunking Luke Keaschall before getting Matt Wallner to fly out to end the game.

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George Lombard Jr.

NYY Shortstop #96
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Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Saturday evening that the club is hopeful that George Lombard Jr. (knee) is dealing with a day-to-day type of injury.

The Yankees are still waiting on the results of the MRI exam that Lombard underwent after making an early exit from the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox, but it sounds like they’re optimistic that he was able to avoid any sort of significant injury. Expect the club to provide another update on his status prior to Sunday’s series finale.
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Luis García Jr.

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Luis García went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI against the Red Sox on Saturday.

García now has at least three hits in three of his last four games. He’s also hit five home runs in 21 games since coming over to the Yankees at the trade deadline. García is hitting .288 with an .877 OPS and 88 RBI this year.
- Nick Shlain

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Ben Rice

NYY Designated Hitter #22
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Ben Rice went 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI against the Red Sox on Saturday.

Rice’s RBI single in the third inning tied the game 1-1. In the eighth inning, his two-run single extended the Yankees lead to 9-2. Rice is hitting .254 with an .877 OPS and 86 RBI on the season.
- Nick Shlain

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Nick Sogard

BOS 2nd Baseman #20
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Nick Sogard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Yankees on Saturday.

Sogard’s home run was his third of the season. He hit a solo shot off Max Fried in the third inning. Sogard has three home runs, six runs scored and five RBI over his last nine games. He’s hitting .264 with a .773 OPS and 12 RBI.
- Nick Shlain

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Brayan Bello

BOS Starting Pitcher #66
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Brayan Bello allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings and took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday.

Bello gave up five hits, walked one and struck out two. He fell to 5-7 with the loss. Bello entered in the second inning with one out following an opener. He had been pitching well in August with a 1.72 ERA in five appearances this month entering play Saturday. Bello has a 4.85 ERA this year. He’s not currently scheduled for an upcoming appearance.
- Nick Shlain

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Max Fried

NYY Starting Pitcher #54
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Max Fried allowed one run in 3 2/3 innings and got a no-decision in the Yankees’ 9-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday.

Fried gave up three hits, walked one and struck out four. He threw 63 pitches in his first start since returning from an elbow injury. It could take another few starts before the Yankees relax Fried’s pitch count, but overall he pitched well. He’s lined up to face the Padres on the road next weekend.
- Nick Shlain

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William Contreras

MIL Catcher #24
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William Contreras went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk and a solo home run against the Rangers on Saturday.

Contreras’ home run was his 13th of the season. He hit a solo shot off Cal Quantrill in the first inning. Contreras has three home runs and 13 RBI in his last 21 games. He’s hitting .271 with a .740 OPS and 70 RBI.
- Nick Shlain

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Jackson Chourio

MIL Left Fielder #11
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Jackson Chourio went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Rangers on Saturday.

Chourio’s home run was his 20th of the season. He hit a solo shot off Cal Quantrill in the first inning. Chourio has found his power stroke in August with seven home runs and 14 RBI in 26 games this month. He’s hitting .281 with an .820 OPS and 56 RBI this year.
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Brandon Nimmo

TEX Right Fielder #24
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Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-4 with a run scored, a stolen base and a two-run home run against the Brewers on Saturday.

Nimmo’s home run was his 14th of the season. He hit a two-run shot off Chad Patrick in the eighth inning. Nimmo had mostly struggled in August with a .232 average, three home runs and 10 RBI in 25 games this month entering play Saturday. He’s hitting .262 with a .750 OPS and 51 RBI in his first season with the Rangers.
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Trevor Megill

MIL Relief Pitcher #29
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Trevor Megill tossed a scoreless ninth inning and got the save against the Rangers on Saturday.

Megill retired the side in order in the ninth inning. The save was his 25th of the season. He has a 2.24 ERA. Megill only has two blown saves all season.
- Nick Shlain

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