US EditionAfter Trade Acquisitions, Phillies Option Johan Rojas, IL Daniel Robert
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE, AUG 1 – The Phillies strengthened their bullpen with closer candidate Jhoan Duran and added versatile outfielder Harrison Bader, while Matt Manning boosts pitching depth, aiming for a playoff push.
- The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins before the July 31 MLB trade deadline and optioned Johan Rojas to Triple A while placing Daniel Robert on the 15-day injured list.
- The Phillies aimed to strengthen their roster by acquiring a reliable relief pitcher for critical game situations and an affordable right-handed outfielder to enhance their chances in the playoffs.
- Bader, a Gold Glove winner in 2021, will platoon in center field, while Duran, a hard-throwing right-hander, is expected to assume the closer role.
- Bader is batting.258 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs this season, and Duran has compiled 16 saves with a 2.01 ERA in 49 games.
- These moves demonstrate the Phillies’ commitment to sustaining their strong playoff standing as they get ready to host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game set starting August 1 at Citizens Bank Park.
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