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Phillies Eye Buxton, Duran in Potential Mick Abel Trades

Analysts have suggested sending Mick Abel to Minnesota for Byron Buxton, Jhoan Duran to bolster Philadelphia’s depleted bullpen, center field

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 19: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 19, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Scott Lauber’s June 27 proposal would send Mick Abel, Single-A phenom Aroon Escobar and catcher Rafael Marchan to the Twins for All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton and closer Jhoan Duran.
  • Kerry Miller’s June 29 scenario calls for Abel and a lower-ranked prospect to land Buxton, underscoring the Phillies’ urgent need to upgrade their outfield.
  • Byron Buxton has slashed .286/.352/.575 with 19 home runs, 51 RBIs and 15 stolen bases over 66 games while ranking among baseball’s elite defensive center fielders.
  • Jhoan Duran has posted a 1.69 ERA with 12 saves and 42 strikeouts in 37.1 innings, featuring a 100.2 mph fastball and plus split-finger offering.
  • Philadelphia leads the NL East by half a game but faces mounting deadline pressure after José Alvarado’s suspension and underperformance by Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh.