Overview

• The Phillies acquired closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins on July 31 to shore up a bullpen weakened by Jose Alvarado’s suspension.
• Since joining Philadelphia, Duran has recorded one save for the Phillies and 17 saves overall this season with a 1.97 ERA.
• Philadelphia holds a 62-48 record and sits half a game behind the Mets in the NL East as the team pushes for a division title.
• His debut entrance at Citizens Bank Park featured a light show and “El Incomprendido,” a track later added to the Eagles’ practice playlist.
• Duran said he saw a chance to win the World Series with the Phillies, and he is under club control through 2027 to bolster future postseason bids.