The Philadelphia Phillies made a splash this evening as they acquired the top reliever on the trade market. The Phillies are acquiring Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins. The Phillies are reportedly sending right-handed prospect Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait to the Twins in exchange for Duran. Duran this season in 49 appearances is 6-4 with 16 saves, a 2.01 ERA, a 2.49 FIP, a 1.18 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts in 49.1 innings. The Phillies bullpen ranks 24th in ERA with a 4.33, 23rd in WHIP with a 1.35, and 23rd in FIP with a 4.21. Adding Duran is a huge boost for a team that badly needs help at the backend of the bullpen and can be an arm to help carry them on a lengthy postseason run.
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Jhoan Duran
Duran made his big league debut in 2022. Over the four seasons, he’s made 223 appearances. Duran is 17-23 with 47 saves, a 2.47 ERA, a 2.77 FIP, a 1.10 WHIP, and 292 strikeouts in 233.2 innings. He is under contract until the 2028 season when he becomes a free agent.
Mick Abel
Abel in six starts for the Phillies this season, is 2-2. Abel posted a 5.04 ERA, a 6.26 FIP, a 1.36 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings.
Eduardo Tait
Tait, this season between Single-A and High-A is hitting .255 with a .753 OPS. He has 22 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs, 57 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 30 walks.
