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flag The Phillies traded for lefty reliever Kyle Backhus from Arizona, adding bullpen depth for 2026.

flag The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, adding bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season. flag Backhus, 27, made his MLB debut in 2025, posting a 4.62 ERA but excelling against left-handed hitters with a .139 average. flag The trade follows the Phillies' earlier deal sending Matt Strahm to the Royals for Jonathan Bowlan. flag The moves are part of a broader effort to strengthen their relief corps, with the team now filling all eight bullpen spots.

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