Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran picked up his first win of the season in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Astros. Duran came in to pitch the ninth inning with the game tied 5-5. He allowed a leadoff single but then induced a groundball double-play and a lineout to end the inning. He stayed in to pitch the 10th up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two more strikeouts. The 25-year-old flamethrower has been a solid fantasy contributor to this point, converting seven of eight save ...

In Friday's game against the Guardians, Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran stepped onto the mound in the ninth inning to help secure a 2-0 victory. Duran prevented the Guardians from scoring, striking out two batters and walking one while earning the save. He hurled 18 pitches to complete the close, four of which were swinging strikes. In the 2023 season, the 25-year-old reliever has a record of 0-1 with a 2.13 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, seven saves, and 16 strikeouts across 12 and 2/3 innings ...

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals due to an immigration appointment, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The right-hander's been electric this season, pitching to a 1.93 ERA with 13 strikeouts and five saves so far through 9.1 innings. If he is unavailable, expect Jorge Lopez to take over closing duties in his absence. The 30-year-old hasn't allowed a run to score over 10.2 innings, with nine strikeouts and no walks, ...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran notched his fifth save of the 2023 season on Sunday when his club defeated the Washington Nationals 3-1. He threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one batter. Duran improved on his already impressive numbers and now owns a 2.45 ERA, 38.5% strikeout rate, 7.7% walk rate, and 0.85 WHIP. The 25-year-old has done nothing but shut down big league hitters since making his debut last season, and it looks like he's earned the closer role, as he's the ...

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran logged his third save of the season to help his club beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday. Pitching in just one inning, Duran gave up one run on two hits. He could not strike out any White Sox batters and gave up zero walks in the frame. The-25-year-old has an ERA of 4.15 and has seven strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings pitched in the first month of the season.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Houston Astros. He entered the game in the ninth inning with two runners on and two outs. Duran struck Yainer Diaz out swinging on a 101 MPH fastball to seal the Twins' victory. The 25-year-old has not allowed a run this season and owns a 0.86 WHIP with four strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings. Minnesota continues to use a closer by committee. Duran has earned two saves compared...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran threw a scoreless ninth inning to nail down a 2-0 Opening Day win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Duran struck out one, walked one, and did not allow a hit while earning the save. The 25-year-old reliever showed off his elite fastball in the frame with six of his 17 pitches topping 100 MPH. The Twins could take a committee approach in the ninth inning this season but Duran has the potential to emerge as the lead guy for save chances. He should ...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) is slated to throw in Thursday's spring training action against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duran took a liner off of his leg on Sunday but the injury was apparently not serious as he won't miss any time this spring. Duran is expected to play a key role in the Minnesota bullpen this season after posting a 2-4 record, 1.86 ERA, eight saves, and 89 strikeouts over 57 games in 2022.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) sustained a leg contusion after being hit by a line drive during Sunday's backfield game. According to Twins managers Rocco Baldelli, Duran was "moving around pretty well." The 25-year-old has avoided a significant injury and will likely get a few days off before returning to the mound. He will be used in high-leverage situations and should have some opportunities to rack up saves. Duran picked up a combined 26 saves and holds, along with a 1.86 ...

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