Phillies Recall Alan Rangel and Reinstate Kyle Backhus Ahead of Series vs. Nationals

Phillies recall Alan Rangel and reinstate Kyle Backhus ahead of series vs. Nationals

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 ahead of their series opener against the Washington Nationals. Rangel, who will pitch bulk relief behind left-hander Tim Mayza…

Phillies expect to activate lefty reliever from IL during upcoming Nationals series

Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the roster soon. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation) PHILADELPHIA — Reliever Kyle Backhus is expected to rejoin the Phillies’ bullpen this week. The side-winding left-hander has been on the injured list with elbow inflammation since late April, but interim manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that he expects Backhus to be activated at some point during the club’s upcoming series against the Nationals. “I would say …