Jhoan Duran shines in save opportunities for Phillies this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jhoan Duran solidified his role as a top closer for the Philadelphia Phillies, securing three saves against the Dodgers and Padres this week. He continues to excel, achieving a career-high 42% strikeout rate. Other notable performances include Trevor Megill regaining save opportunities in Milwaukee and Mason Miller maintaining a scoreless streak with the San Diego Padres. The competition among closers remains tight as teams approach the mid-season mark.
- •Duran locked down three saves with perfect outings this week.
- •Mason Miller leads MLB in swinging-strike rate and has a ten-game scoreless streak.
- •Trevor Megill appears back in the lead for saves in Milwaukee.
- •Louis Varland records the lowest ERA among closers at 0.29.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Jhoan Duran enjoying best season yet, Trevor Megill trending up in Milwaukee
"Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
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