Phillies Acquire Duran, Market Shifts to Joe Ryan

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired top closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait, after losing José Alvarado to suspension. Meanwhile, the New York Mets boosted their bullpen by adding Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, intensifying their NL East rivalry with the Phillies. The Phillies' acquisition of Duran removes a leading reliever from the market, impacting teams like the Tigers and Red Sox who were reportedly interested. With Duran off the board, speculation has grown around the availability of Twins ace Joe Ryan, who remains highly sought after by contenders such as the Blue Jays, Cubs, and Phillies. The Twins continue to demand multiple top prospects for Ryan, making a trade costly and complex. These aggressive moves could reshape the playoff race as the deadline nears.