Phillies optioned LHP Kyle Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The 28-year-old southpaw has made 21 appearances out of the Phillies’ bullpen this season, posting a 4.95 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and a 20/6 K/BB ratio over 20 innings of work. Jose Urquidy was added to the Phillies’ active roster in a corresponding move on Friday.