Phillies Strengthen Bullpen with Jhoan Duran, Retain Top Prospects at 2025 Trade Deadline
Phillies Strengthen Bullpen with Jhoan Duran, Retain Top Prospects at 2025 Trade Deadline

Phillies Strengthen Bullpen with Jhoan Duran, Retain Top Prospects at 2025 Trade Deadline

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The Philadelphia Phillies made significant moves at the 2025 MLB trade deadline by acquiring closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins to strengthen their bullpen and outfield, addressing key team needs. Duran, a flamethrowing closer with a 2.01 ERA, was the centerpiece of the trades, acquired at the cost of top prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait, while the Phillies retained their top pitching prospect Andrew Painter, who is nearing a major league return. The Phillies' president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, was praised for his strategic handling of the deadline, outmaneuvering other teams like the Seattle Mariners who nearly acquired Duran but ultimately fell short. Additionally, the Phillies declined to pursue a high-cost trade for Athletics closer Mason Miller due to the steep price, preserving key prospects including Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford. These moves reflect the Phillies' aggressive push to contend for the NL East title while carefully managing their farm system depth. Despite the strong deadline acquisitions, starting pitching depth remains a concern, especially with inconsistent performances from key starters like Ranger Suárez.

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