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Phillies Activate Closer Jhoan Duran After Oblique Strain

His return gives Philadelphia a proven ninth-inning anchor.

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Mar 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts after a victory against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jul 31, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General view of the outfield scoreboard and bullpen at dusk in a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Jhoan Duran is back on the big-league roster, with The Athletic’s Matt Gelb reporting he is active and that Trevor Richards was the odd man out.
  • Manager Don Mattingly said Duran was medically cleared after a high-intensity bullpen that reached 100 mph, then the club gave him two days to recover.
  • Philadelphia brought him back without a minor-league rehab stint after weighing that option over the weekend.
  • The right-hander had not pitched since April 11 because of a left oblique strain and posted a 1.35 ERA with five saves in seven outings before the injury.
  • The bullpen faltered in his absence with a reported 4.75 ERA and three blown saves, and his return lets Brad Keller move back into a setup role to steady late innings.