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Phillies’ Jhoan Durán Cleared 100 Percent After Line-Drive Injury

Negative X-rays with Duran’s swift recovery keep Philadelphia’s bullpen intact for its postseason run

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Jordan Romano #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies seen in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Aug 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) is helped into the bullpen cart after being hit on the leg by a line drive by Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Aug 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) is assisted by members of the Phillies' training staff after being hit on the leg by a line drive by Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Durán was struck on his right ankle by a 94.1 mph Paul DeJong comebacker in the ninth inning and was carted off after an extended on-field evaluation
  • X-rays on Durán’s right foot and ankle returned negative and the closer reported feeling “100 percent” without any limp, making him available to pitch immediately
  • Veteran David Robertson entered after Durán’s exit and retired the final three batters to seal Philadelphia’s 6-2 victory
  • With Durán healthy, the Phillies preserve their late-inning hierarchy ahead of the stretch drive and avoid further reliance on struggling closer Jordan Romano
  • A nearly ten-minute cart delay caused by postgame concert equipment at Nationals Park drew criticism of emergency access but did not hinder Durán’s prompt diagnosis