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Phillies Put Zach Pop on 15-Day IL, Recall Kyle Backhus From Triple-A

The move underscores Philadelphia's search for steady bullpen answers during a shaky start.

Oct 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A view of the Phillies logo painted on the field before game three of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Zach Pop (56) throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies announced Wednesday they placed right-hander Zach Pop on the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain, retroactive to April 13, and recalled left-hander Kyle Backhus to fill the 26-man roster spot.
  • Pop had delivered a 3.68 ERA over seven outings and 7.1 innings in an early bid to stabilize the relief corps.
  • Backhus, a left-hander with a funky delivery, has a 9.00 ERA in four outings over 3.0 innings, with all three runs coming on Opening Day against Texas.
  • The transaction followed Tuesday's loss to the Cubs that left Philadelphia 8-9, continuing a week of bullpen churn that included Jonathan Bowlan to the IL and call-ups for Seth Johnson and Chase Shugart.
  • Because the IL stint is retroactive to April 13, Pop becomes eligible to return sooner once the 15 days pass, and the open roster spot gives Backhus another chance to stake a role in a fluid bullpen.