Phillies Acquire Closer Jhoan Duran from Twins in Major Trade
In a significant move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired star closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, addressing their bullpen woes. In exchange for Duran, the Twins received two top prospects, Tait and Abel, bolstering their future roster. This trade marks the biggest deadline acquisition for the Phillies under president Dave Dombrowski. Duran, recognized as one of the best closers available, is expected to provide the Phillies with much-needed support in their pursuit of a World Series title. Both teams see potential benefits from this blockbuster deal, with the Twins strengthening their prospect pool while the Phillies enhance their playoff chances.
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