Jhoan Durán
| Jhoan Durán | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 59 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 8, 1998 Esperanza, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 8, 2022, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics (through August 19, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 17–23 |
| Earned run average | 2.41 |
| Strikeouts | 297 |
| Saves | 80 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Jhoan Manuel Durán (born January 8, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins. He made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Twins.
Career
Arizona Diamondbacks
Durán signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in December 2014. He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks. In 2016, he played for the Arizona League Diamondbacks and the Missoula Osprey, and in 2017, he played for the Arizona League Diamondbacks and the Hillsboro Hops. He began the 2018 season with the Kane County Cougars.
Minnesota Twins
On July 27, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Durán, Gabriel Maciel and Ernie De La Trinidad to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Eduardo Escobar.[1][2]
Durán began his Twins career with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.[3] He started the 2019 season with the Fort Myers Miracle.
Durán was added to the Twins' 40-man roster on November 20, 2019.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he did not participate in any minor league games in 2020, as the season was canceled. On June 21, 2021, Durán was sidelined by Minnesota due to an elbow strain.[5]
On April 4, 2022, it was officially announced that Durán had secured a spot on the Twins’ Opening Day roster.[6] In the 2022 season, Durán posted a 2-4 record with a 1.86 ERA, 18 holds, 8 saves, and 89 strikeouts in 672⁄3 innings.
In the 2023 season, Durán posted a 3-6 record with a 2.45 ERA, 27 saves in 32 opportunities, and 84 strikeouts in 621⁄3 innings.
On March 28, 2024, Durán was placed by Minnesota on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain.[7] Durán was activated from the IL on April 30 as the Twins designated Matt Bowman for assignment.[8] At the end of the 2024 season, Durán posted a 6-9 record with a 3.64 ERA, 23 saves in 25 opportunities, and 66 strikeouts in 541⁄3 innings.
Throughout May 2025, Duran helped key Minnesota’s resurgence with a lights-out month, posting a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings with a 12.00 K/9 ratio. In that span, he allowed just three runs off 12 hits while striking out 20 batters. He also locked down seven saves, tied for the most in the American League in that month. Due to that performance, Duran was named American League Reliever of the Month for the first time in his career.[9][10] In 49 games for the Twins, Duran pitched 491⁄3 innings, allowing 40 hits, 13 runs, and 11 earned runs while striking out 53 batters and recording 16 saves in 18 opporturies in 2025.[11]
Philadelphia Phillies
On July 30, 2025, the Twins traded Durán to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait.[12][13]
Personal life
Durán is married to Aida.[9][14]
References
- ^ "Twins acquire Jhoan Duran, Gabriel Maciel and Ernie De La Trinidad from Arizona in exchange for Eduardo Escobar". MLB.com. July 27, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- ^ "D-backs get Escobar from Twins for playoff push". ESPN.com. July 27, 2018.
- ^ "Pitcher Jhoan Duran strong in second start for Cedar Rapids Kernels". The Gazette. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- ^ Betsy Helfand (November 20, 2019). "Twins add five to 40-man roster before Wednesday night's deadline". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "AL Central Notes: Civale, Buxton, Duran, Burger". June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Twins' Jhoan Duran: Makes MLB roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Anthony DeSclafani To Begin Season On Injured List". MLBTradeRumors. March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Twins Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors. April 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Miller, Phil (June 3, 2025). "Twins reliever Jhoan Duran receives recognition for his marvelous May". Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ O'Hara, Nolan (June 3, 2025). "Twins' Jhoan Duran named American League Reliever of the Month". Si.com. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ "Jhoan Durán Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ "Phillies trade for Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Nightengale, Bobby; Miller, Phil (July 30, 2025). "Twins trade closer Jhoan Duran to Phillies". Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ^ Gelston, Dan (August 1, 2025). "What's in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager". Retrieved August 2, 2025. Republished as: "Phillies manager gives up No. 59 jersey to new reliever Duran". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet