PHILADELPHIA — This week, the Philadelphia Phillies recalled left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley after placing Zach Pop on the 15-day IL with a calf strain.

The roster shuffle came amid ongoing bullpen challenges for the club.

Backhus will provide fresh arms as Philadelphia manages multiple relief injuries early in the season.

The move reflects the team’s need to stay flexible with pitching resources.https://www.phiphilliesgea...

This transaction could give younger arms an opportunity while the Phillies work to stabilize their bullpen depth for the long haul.