Overview

• The Phillies acquired Duran from the Minnesota Twins on July 31 in exchange for top prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait.
• He made his first appearance Friday at Citizens Bank Park, securing a 5-4 comeback victory with four consecutive splinkers.
• A theatrical entrance featuring dimmed lights, an animated spider, Undertaker’s gong and flames electrified the sellout crowd.
• The save lifted Philadelphia into a half-game lead over the Mets in the National League East.
• Duran joins the bullpen on a deal running through the 2027 season as the team shores up its late innings.