The Philadelphia Phillies are trading for closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, per reports. In return, the Phillies are getting minor league pitcher Mick Abel and minor league catcher Eduardo Tate.
Duran, 27, has put up a 2.01 ERA and 2.49 FIP for the Twins this season. Under team control through 2027, the righthander has a career 2.47 ERA in 233 innings over 223 games, and was considered one of the most in-demand relievers on the market due to his combination of track record and team control remaining.
The Twins get a pretty hefty package in return. Abel, who turns 24 next month, was the 15th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He was consistently on top-100 lists until a disastrous season in 2024 saw him put up a 6.46 ERA in 24 starts at AAA, with 6.5 walks per 9. He has rebounded in 2025, putting up a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts at AAA, and got his first major league action with six starts for the Phillies. He was in the BA top 100 earlier this year before the additions of 2025 draftees bumped him.
Tait, who turns 19 next month, was just promoted to the high-A Sally League from the low-A Florida State League. Between the two leagues he is slashing .255/.319/.434, and is considered a quality bat-first catcher. He’s #50 on the BA top 100 list currently.
