MLB trade deadline: Phillies land Jhoan Durán as contenders pay big for bullpen arms
The MLB trade deadline saw several teams make significant moves to bolster their bullpens. The Philadelphia Phillies acquired elite closer Jhoan Durán from the Minnesota Twins, sending two top prospects in return. The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds also made moves to strengthen their late-inning relief, with the Mets adding Rogers and Helsley, and the Reds acquiring Hayes from the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. Other notable trades included the Angels acquiring relievers Chafin and García from the Nationals, the Braves adding Tyler Kinley from the Rockies, and the Mariners picking up Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates. These trades highlight the importance teams place on strengthening their bullpens as they make a push for the playoffs.
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