Jhoan

Duran

Those rostering Duran can thank Kyle Backhus for turning a 5-0 game in the ninth into a save situation. Duran allowed an RBI single after coming on, but he then got Evan Carter to ground out to end the contest. His three fastballs came in at 100.6, 99.8 and 99.8 mph.

His spring training ERA remains a spotless 0.00 and he reached a max of 98.3 mph on the radar gun. Duran is one of the few locked and loaded closers in the league with no questions and should go inside the first seven rounds in most drafts.

Duran’s velocity was down about three mph from last year, but that’s not much different than his first couple of outings from last spring. He struck out one and got a couple of groundouts today.

Duran gets a $3.375 million bump after finishing with a 2.06 ERA and racking up 32 saves for the Twins and Phillies last season. One of the game’s best closers, he’ll again be eligible for arbitration in 2027 before he’s due to become a free agent.

The deal is now official. Keller’s metamorphosis into an elite high-leverage reliever with the Cubs last season was fueled by a massive velocity uptick, which led to a sparkling 2.07 ERA — 2.93 FIP — 0.96 WHIP and 75/22 K/BB ratio across 69 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old journeyman fortifies Philadelphia’s setup mix leading to upper-echelon closer Jhoan Duran. He’s one of the few non-closing relief arms worthy of a roster spot in deeper mixed leagues.

Duran allowed two hits but also struck out two to secure his 32nd save of the season. The 27-year-old also has a 2.06 ERA and has been, by far, the most impactful high-end closer traded at the trade deadline.

Duran was summoned in the ninth inning to close out the game against the Dodgers after the Phillies took a three-run lead in the top of the frame. He induced three straight ground outs to secure the win and lock down his 31st save of the season to go with a 1.88 ERA across 67 innings.

Duran’s fourth blown save extended things tonight, but the Phillies were able to score a run in the top of the 10th, after which David Robertson pitched a scoreless inning for his first save of the year. Duran now has seven wins, two of which have followed blown saves.

Duran went saveless in three appearances against the Royals as a Twin earlier this season, winding up with a win and a loss. He now has 14 saves in 18 appearances for the Phillies after collecting 16 in 49 appearances for Minnesota.

Duran came out firing in this one, slicing right through the heart of the Mets’ lineup. He punched out Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos in succession — each on swinging third strikes — needing just 11 pitches to get the job done. Since joining the Phillies, Duran holds a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and a 20/0 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings while making good on 13 of his first 14 save chances.