Phillies Acquire Fireballing Closer Jhoan Duran from Twins

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired fireballing closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, a significant trade deadline move to bolster their bullpen. Duran, who is under team control through the 2027 season, recorded 16 saves with a 2.01 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 49 1/3 innings across 49 appearances this season for the Twins. He is expected to immediately step into the ninth-inning role for the Phillies, joining other late-game options like Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm, with the Phillies sending prospects Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel to the Twins as part of the deal.