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Phillies Recall Alan Rangel, Reinstate Kyle Backhus Ahead of Nationals Series
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 on June 22. The team also optioned right-hander Max Lazar to Triple-A and designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.
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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 on June 22 ahead of their series opener against the Washington Nationals, ESPN reported. Philadelphia optioned right-hander Max Lazar to Lehigh Valley and designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment, the team announced.
Rangel is scheduled to pitch bulk relief behind left-hander Tim Mayza on Monday night.
Rangel, 28, appeared in one game for the Phillies in April. He posted a 3.57 ERA in 11 starts with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs this season. Backhus, 28, was 0-0 with a 4.66 ERA in 10 games, one start, before he was placed on the injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 30, retroactive to April 27.
Lazar, 27, recorded a 0-0 record with a 4.50 ERA in three relief appearances with the Phillies this season. Wilson, 28, was signed as a minor-league free agent on December 12, 2025. He made one relief appearance for the Phillies on June 18 and pitched two scoreless innings.
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