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PHI •
1 day ago
The Phillies are “optimistic” about his progress per Matt The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. Duran is eligible to be activated, as he was placed on the list on April 15. It sounds like if he comes out of the bullpen session feeling good, Duran could be back in short order.
Source: Matt Gelb
PHI •
10 days ago
Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters Duran is feeling much better and was able to resume throwing for the first time since hitting the injured list with an oblique strain over the weekend. The 28-year-old closer is likely facing a multi-week recovery timeline, but it doesn’t sound like he’s dealing with a high-grade strain that would’ve led to a much longer absence. It’ll likely be Brad Keller handling the closing duties while he’s on the shelf.
Source: Casey Drottar
PHI •
14 days ago
At this point, someone should probably encase Mason Miller in bubble wrap. It’s been a brutal start to the season for elite closers, with Duran the latest to hit the injured list. The hard-throwing 28-year-old stopper is likely facing a multi-week absence, even in a best-case scenario, after logging five saves to accompany a microscopic 1.35 ERA across 6 2/3 innings of work this season. There should be an official timeline from the Phillies at some point soon. Orion Kerkering has the stuff to close games and José Alvarado’s previous closing experience make him a potential option in certain matchups. However, Brad Keller is the logical choice to take over the ninth inning in Philadelphia, which makes him worthy of a roster spot in all fantasy leagues.
PHI •
25 days ago
Duran did allow a hit and didn’t pick up a strikeout, but he was able to keep the Giants from scoring while procuring his fourth save of the season. It’d be more surprising if he wasn’t among the league leaders in the category than if he was.
PHI •
27 days ago
Duran breezed through this outing, striking out one and not allowing a hit. He needed only eight pitches, and seven of those landed for strikes. He’s up to three saves, and he should be available for Sunday if an opportunity presents itself.
PHI •
about 1 month ago
Brought into a 5-5 game, Duran struck out Joey Weimer and then got a line drive double play from CJ Abrams, as automatic runner Daylen Lile drifted too far off second base on the shot towards the second baseman. Duran’s eventful start has him with a 1-1 record and two saves through the Phillies’ first six games.
PHI •
about 1 month ago
Duran did put the tying run on when Nasim Nunez singled, but the 28-year-old was able to get James Wood to line out to end the game and give Duran his second save of the 2026 season.
PHI •
about 1 month ago
Duran came out for the top of the tenth inning after the Phillies tied the game in the bottom of the ninth. He allowed a base hit before a wild pitch scored one run. Duran then struck out a pair of batters, followed by an RBI single by Andrew McCutchen. Duran would take his first loss of the season.
PHI •
about 1 month ago
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.
PHI •
about 1 month ago
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.
PHI •
about 2 months ago
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.
PHI •
4 months ago
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.
Source: Scott Lauber
PHI •
7 months ago
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.
PHI •
8 months ago
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.
PHI •
8 months ago
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.
PHI •
8 months ago
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.
PHI •
8 months ago
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.
PHI •
8 months ago
Duran gave a leadoff single to Pete Alonso, and the Mets made the move to pinch-run for Alonso in the 1-0 game. Mark Vientos went on to double with one out, but Ronny Mauricio read it very poorly off the bat, costing him a chance to score. Duran then struck out Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez to end the game. It probably ought to have been a blown save for Duran, but he improved to 12-for-13 with the Phillies and 28-for-31 overall.
PHI •
8 months ago
Duran took the mound in the bottom of the ninth to close out the game against the Marlins with a two-run lead. He tossed a clean inning on 10 pitches, striking out the final batter to come away with his 27th save of the season and 11th with the Phillies.
PHI •
8 months ago
The 27-year-old right-hander made it look easy in this one, getting Danny Jansen on a bouncer back to the mound, Andruw Monasterio on a fly ball to center and Sal Frelick on a swinging third strike to end it. On the season, the star closer now boasts a 1.92 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 67/18 K/BB ratio over 61 innings.
PHI •
8 months ago
The Brewers must have had plans after the game, because they made Duran throw just six pitches; four of those for strikes. The 27-year-old has saved 25 games in 2025, and nine of those have come since being acquired at the deadline.
PHI •
8 months ago
This was a great bounceback outing from Duran after his disastrous blown save against the Mets earlier this week where he allowed four straight hits without recording a single out and another last week against the Nationals. He threw four pitches harder than 101 mph and the Braves could not touch him. Continue to treat him like one of the best closers in the league.
PHI •
8 months ago
Starling Marte, Pete Alonso, Brett Baty and Brandon Nimmo had the hits, and while all were singles, three were hit between 108 and 110 mph, with only Baty’s soft fly to left rating as a cheapy. Fortunately for Duran’s ERA, the Mets only needed the one run to end the game, or this one might have gone on for a while. It’s Duran’s second loss since joining the Phillies. He’s 7-for-8 in save chances for his new team and 23-for-26 overall.
PHI •
8 months ago
Duran was summoned in the ninth inning to close out the game against the Nationals with a two-run lead. He worked around two hits, keeping the Nats off the board to secure the win and convert his 23rd save of the season.
PHI •
8 months ago
Things began to spin out of control for Duran when Dylan Crews slapped a one-out double down the line. Then, Daylen Lile tied the game with a run-scoring single. Lile took second on the play, then decided to steal third like a madman. Luckily for him, JT Realmuto threw the ball away and he came home with the go-ahead run. It was Duran’s first blown save since June 15th, so don’t expect this to be much more than a bump in the road for the lights out closer.
PHI •
9 months ago
Well, he sure seems healthy. The Phillies weren’t planning to use Duran, but their bullpen allowed three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, which forced their closer in to stop the bleeding. Duran retired both batters he faced, including one on a strikeout, to secure his 21st save of the season.
PHI •
9 months ago
Duran avoided serious injury after a scary incident during Friday’s series opener against the Nationals when he had to be carted off the field after being struck in the right foot by a line drive. The Phillies might opt to give the hard-throwing 27-year-old closer a couple days off to rest and recover, but it appears he’ll avoid a trip to the injured list after X-rays came back negative for any fractures. It would be some combination of Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm and David Robertson handling the closing duties if he’s unavailable this weekend.
Source: Scott Lauber
PHI •
9 months ago
It’s certainly an encouraging update after Duran had to be carted off the field after being drilled by a line drive during Friday’s appearance against the Nationals. It doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s out of the woods yet though as initial X-rays can be unreliable. He’ll head for additional testing. Look for the Phillies to update his status again before Saturday’s ballgame.
Source: Scott Lauber