The Arizona Diamondbacks traded left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Dec. 19, in exchange for 22-year-old outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, a ninth-round draft pick in 2023.

The Phillies traded the lefty set-up man to Kansas City in a move designed to free up money — nearly $7M in 2026 — to address other needs.

The Philadelphia Phillies could be the perfect match for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

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This offseason, the Phillies have vacant 40-man spots to promise and an unsettled roster to use as a pitch to improve their depth.

The Phillies acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, the second trade made by Philadelphia involving its pitching staff. The Phillies also sent left-hander Matt Strahm to the Royals for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.

The Philadelphia Phillies haven't done a whole lot to improve their offense this offseason. Yes, they re-signed Kyle Schwarber, but their only other move has been signing Adolis Garcia, who has posted a sub-.700 OPS in each of the last two years.

The veteran utility player, who was traded from the Mets to the Phillies in July, is headed back to the West Coast in free agency.