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Phillies Install Jhoan Duran as Closer, Option Prospects for Harrison Bader

A half-game back in the NL East, the team reshuffled its roster Friday to strengthen its lineup with a veteran outfielder, reinforcing its bullpen at the back end.

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Overview

  • The Phillies optioned outfielder Johan Rojas and reliever Daniel Robert to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear roster spots for Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran.
  • President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and manager Rob Thomson formally designated Duran as the club’s first defined closer of the season.
  • Harrison Bader is set to platoon in center and left field, bringing a .258 average with 12 home runs and Gold Glove–caliber defense.
  • Philadelphia sits a half-game behind the Mets in the NL East and holds the second NL Wild Card spot as August begins.
  • The deadline moves represent one of the franchise’s most aggressive attempts in years to bolster its roster in pursuit of a first World Series title since 2008.