12:21 PM - Kyle Backhus (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Backhus to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

8:35 AM - Kyle Backhus (AZ) allowed two runs on two hits over a third of an inning in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to Texas.

3:18 AM - Kyle Backhus (AZ) (0-2) took the loss and was charged with a blown save against the Padres on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out one batter over one inning.

11:12 AM - Kyle Backhus (AZ) (0-1) was the losing pitcher in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. He allowed one run on two hits and hit a batter over a third of an inning.

7:02 AM - Kyle Backhus (AZ) will be pitching in high leverage spots going forward, after Shelby Miller (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.