US EditionRelief Pitchers Highlight MLB Trades, but Big Names Remain as Deadline Looms
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – The Phillies traded two top prospects to acquire closer Jhoan Duran, who has a 2.01 ERA this season, to strengthen their bullpen after a key suspension, officials said.
- The Philadelphia Phillies acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins in a trade on Wednesday.
- The trade occurred as the Twins traded Duran, their flamethrower and a controllable reliever, in exchange for two top prospects to bolster their future.
- Philadelphia traded right-handed pitcher Mick Abel, a 23-year-old top farm system prospect who has faced injury setbacks, along with 18-year-old catcher Eduardo Tait, to Minnesota.
- Duran recorded a 2.01 ERA with 53 strikeouts over 49⅓ innings this season and totaled 16 saves, while Abel made six starts for Philadelphia, compiling a 5.04 ERA and 21 strikeouts.
- The Phillies aim to strengthen their bullpen for another National League East title pursuit after last year's division win and NLDS elimination by the Mets.
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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…
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