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Phillies Acquire Ace Closer Duran Before Trade Deadline

7/31/2025

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The Philadelphia Phillies made a bold move before the MLB trade deadline, securing closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. In exchange for promising prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait, the Phillies gain a powerhouse with a stellar 2.01 ERA. With Duran under club control until 2027, he’s poised to elevate their bullpen and fuel their postseason ambitions.

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The Philadelphia Phillies made a bold move before the MLB trade deadline, securing closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. In exchange for promising prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait, the Phillies gain a powerhouse with a stellar 2.01 ERA. With Duran under club control until 2027, he’s poised to elevate their bullpen and fuel their postseason ambitions.