Report: Phillies acquire hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins in a trade. The Twins received catcher Eduardo Tait and right-handed pitcher Mick Abel in the deal. Tait, an 18-year-old prospect, has been performing well in the minor leagues this season, batting .255 with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs across two levels. Abel, 23, made his MLB debut for the Phillies in May. The addition of Duran, a hard-throwing reliever, is expected to bolster the Phillies' bullpen as they push for a playoff spot. The trade represents an exchange of promising young talent between the two organizations as they aim to improve their respective rosters.
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