Jhoan Duran stabilizes Phillies' bullpen in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Jhoan Duran has emerged as a key asset for the Phillies since joining the team in July 2025. His performance this season showcases significant improvements, posting a 1.99 ERA over 24 games while excelling in save situations with just two runs allowed. The Phillies have struggled with bullpen consistency in recent years, but Duran’s presence offers stability. With standout statistics, including a 38.6% strikeout rate, he ranks among the best relievers in Major League Baseball. Duran is on track for career highs as the season progresses.
- •Duran has a 1.99 ERA and 17 saves this season.
- •He has struck out 38.6% of batters faced.
- •Duran's statistics place him among the top 10 relievers in MLB.
- •The Phillies acquired Duran from the Twins in July 2025.
- •Duran missed part of April due to an oblique strain.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — The Phillies Have Gotten the Best Version of Jhoan Duran
"In the early 2020s, the Phillies’ bullpen set historic records for ineptitude. In the abridged 60-game season in 2020, their 7.07 bullpen ERA was the second-worst in baseball history. One year later, they tied a major league record in blown saves with 34. While their bullpen has had its share of imperfections in the years […] The post The Phillies Have Gotten the Best Version of Jhoan Duran appeared first on The Lead.
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