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Phillies Set to Activate Jhoan Duran on Tuesday After 100 mph Bullpen

A return now would stabilize the ninth inning for a relief corps that has struggled to close games.

Overview

  • Manager Don Mattingly said Duran was medically cleared after a Saturday bullpen in Miami that reached 100 mph, with the plan to add him to the roster Tuesday unless there is a setback.
  • Duran has been out since April 11 with a left oblique strain after opening the season with a 1.35 ERA and five saves in seven outings.
  • Team officials weighed a minor-league rehab stint, but Duran said he does not think he needs one and reports indicate the club may activate him without it.
  • Philadelphia’s bullpen posted an ERA near 4.75 with three blown saves during his absence, and Brad Keller’s move back to the setup role is expected once Duran returns.
  • An activation to start the homestand against the Athletics and Rockies would force a corresponding roster move and could reset late-inning roles heading into May.