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Phillies Acquire All-Star Closer Jhoan Durán in Major MLB Trade Deadline Move

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star closer Jhoan Durán from the Minnesota Twins, a major MLB trade deadline move. The Yankees and Reds also made key roster additions.

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  • The Philadelphia Phillies significantly bolstered their bullpen by acquiring All-Star closer Jhoan Durán from the Minnesota Twins, trading two top prospects in a major move before the MLB deadline.
  • Durán's impressive career includes a 2.47 ERA and 74 saves over four seasons, plus a 2.01 ERA with 16 saves this season, bolstering the Phillies' bullpen.
  • Jhoan Durán's acquisition provides long-term stability for the Phillies' bullpen, as the talented reliever remains under team control until at least the 2027 MLB season.
  • In other notable trade deadline activity, the New York Yankees strengthened their outfield by acquiring veteran Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox to boost their roster.
  • The Cincinnati Reds also made a key defensive upgrade, securing Gold Glove third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding significant talent to their infield.
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Center-leaning sources cover the MLB trade deadline neutrally, focusing on factual reporting. They present player statistics, trade details, and contract information objectively. The language remains descriptive, avoiding loaded terms or subjective interpretations, ensuring a straightforward account of the transactions without editorial bias.

"The Philadelphia Phillies acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Durán while identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got dealt on the same day, signaling that teams are willing to pay a hefty price for bullpen help as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on Thursday."

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The Phillies traded two top prospects, right-handed pitcher Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait, to the Minnesota Twins for Jhoan Durán.

Durán has a career ERA of 2.47 with 74 saves over four seasons. In the current season, he has a 2.01 ERA with 16 saves, showcasing his dominance as a closer.

Jhoan Durán remains under team control through at least the 2027 MLB season, providing long-term bullpen stability for the Phillies.

Durán is expected to significantly improve the Phillies' bullpen, which ranked low in ERA and strikeouts before the trade, by providing elite closing ability and long-term stability.

Besides the Phillies' trade, the New York Yankees acquired veteran outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds obtained Gold Glove third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, enhancing their rosters.

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