Phillies Place Zach Pop on Injured List PHILADELPHIA — This week, the Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed reliever Zach Pop(https://www.phiphilliesgear.com/jerseys/philadelphia-phillies-zach-pop-jersey) on the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain, retroactive to April 13. The mild strain occurred during agility work after a recent appearance, according to manager Rob Thomson. The team recalled left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Pop had been a reliable early contributor with a 3.68 ERA through seven outings. His placement follows another bullpen injury to Jonathan Bowlan just days earlier. The double setback has increased pressure on Philadelphia’s relief corps during a competitive stretch. This latest injury highlights the importance of depth management as the Phillies work to stabilize their pitching through the long 2026 season. Source: MLB.com, SI.com, Reuters (April 15-16, 2026) Phillies Store(https://www.phiphilliesgear.com)