JHOAN DURAN NEWS

Notches 22nd save Duran picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Detroit. He allowed a solo home run and a single while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact The 25-year-old closer served up a solo homer to Spencer Torkelson and a base hit to Kerry Carpenter before striking out Zach McKinstry to end the game. Duran is now 10-for-11 in second-half save chances despite a 5.11 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 12.1 innings during that stretch.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down 21st save Duran picked up the save Sunday against Philadelphia, working around a hit in a scoreless inning.

Impact It's the third straight scoreless appearance for Duran after he allowed five earned runs over his previous three outings (2.1 innings). The 25-year-old right-hander is now 21-for-25 in save chances with a 2.76 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 61:18 K:BB across 45.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Earns 20th save Duran allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning Friday, striking out one and earning a save over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Duran has been shaky recently but he's still converted three straight save chances. Over his last four appearances, he's given up six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks but was charged with just one blown save during that stretch. His season ERA still sits at 2.89 with a 59:18 K:BB through 43.2 frames.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 19th save Duran picked up the save Thursday against St. Louis, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Duran's now converted his last two saves despite allowing a run in each appearance. He's been struggling of late, allowing six runs (five earned) over his previous 2.1 innings while sporting a 7.59 ERA in his last 11 outings (10.2 innings). Overall, Duran's gone 19-for-23 in save chances this year while maintaining a 2.95 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB across 42.2 innings.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with 18th save Duran recorded his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals, giving up a run on a solo home run while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact Tyler O'Neill drove a 102 mph Duran fastball over the wall in right field to make things interesting, but the Twins closer shook it off and fanned Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson to end the night. Duran has looked a little vulnerable lately, getting tagged for runs in three straight appearances and posting a 6.75 ERA and 1,59 WHIP over 10.2 innings since the beginning of July despite a 15:3 K:BB, but his spot at the head of the bullpen doesn't appear to be in any jeopardy.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Charged with blown save, loss Duran (2-5) took the blown save and the loss Friday against Kansas City. He allowed two walks and a walk-off grand slam to Bobby Witt after retiring the first batter he faced in th...

Impact This was one to forget for the normally reliable Duran. It marked just his second time allowing multiple earned runs through 38 appearances this season. Given how well he's pitched overall (2.66 ERA, 1.11 WHIP), it seems likely that this will end up being just a blip for Minnesota's primary closer.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duran gives up walk-off slam on 101.8 mph fastball KANSAS CITY -- The pitch was 101.8 mph, off the plate, in on the hands. And somehow, Bobby Witt Jr. got all of it. With that improbable swin...

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

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JULY 24, 2023

Secures 17th save Duran allowed two hits and struck out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Duran's given up 11 hits over 8.1 innings in July, but this was his fourth consecutive scoreless outing. He's also converted six of seven save chances this month. The closer has maintained a 2.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 52:15 K:BB with 17 saves in 20 tries over 39.1 innings this season. He's given up five runs (four earned) in July, accounting for nearly half of his total for the year.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Jhoan Duran throws major leagues' fastest pitch of the season His 104.8-mph fastball was one of four pitches the Twins closer threw Wednesday night that reached at least 104 mph.

JULY 20, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Earns 16th save Duran allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Duran had a rough patch of allowing five runs (four earned) over three appearances earlier in July, but this was his third straight scoreless outing. The hard-throwing righty is up to 16 saves in 19 chances this season. He's maintained a strong 2.11 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 49:15 K:BB through 38.1 innings as the Twins' closer.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Duran won't be available to pitch Monday after appearing in each of his team's last three games against Oakland, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact This decision by skipper Rocco Baldelli is based simply on recent usage, as the Twins relied heavily on Duran over the weekend to slam the door. Griffin Jax would likely be the top candidate for a save chance Monday night if needed.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15th save Duran allowed one hit in a scoreless inning while earning a save over Oakland on Sunday.

Impact Duran gave up a one-out double but was able to work around the small threat to close out the 5-4 game. He'll likely be unavailable Monday against Seattle after throwing an inning in each of the last three games against the Athletics. He's now sporting a 2.17 ERA and a 47:15 K:BB through 37.1 frames.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect for 14th save Duran picked up the save Saturday against the Athletics. He struck out two over one clean inning.

Impact After giving up five runs over his last three appearances, Duran bounced back with a perfect inning to nail down his 14th save of the campaign Saturday. Though Duran has struggled as of late, he owns a 2.23 ERA through 33 appearances (36.1 innings) on the year and is locked into closing duties for Minnesota.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 13th save Duran picked up the save Friday against Oakland. He allowed one run on two hits over one inning. He did not walk a batter.

Impact Duran's form has been shaky recently, posting an 0-2 record with an 8.41 ERA in the month of July so far. However, the 25-year-old's 13 saves are a career high, and he still sports a solid 1.05 WHIP on the year. The right-hander is far from an elite option, but he has promise going forward.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Hayes: Jhoan Duran allowed two runs (one earned) in 1... - The Athletic Jhoan Duran allowed two runs (one earned) in 1 2/3 innings to take the loss, a 20-pitch effort. Duran gave up a run-scoring double and later...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins can't complete sweep of Orioles as Jhoan Duran falters in eighth inning Twins pitchers were again asked to walk a tightrope, and Jhoan Duran gave up three singles and issued an intentional walk before forcing in...

JULY 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Notches 12th save Duran picked up the save Saturday against the Orioles after he allowed a hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Duran surrendered a one-out single and allowed the tying run into scoring position on a stolen base, but he still needed just eight pitches to retire the side. The 25-year-old is 12-for-14 in save chances this year and has yet to allow more than a single run in any of his 29 appearances. He's again been one of the best relievers in the league with a 1.41 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB over 32 innings.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2023

Secures 11th save Duran fired a clean inning while striking out a batter en route to his 11th save of the season in a win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Impact Duran was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the 10th inning and was flawless in doing so. He sits in the middle of the pack with 11 saves on the year but has been the shutdown guy the Twins need in the back end of their bullpen, especially with Jorge Lopez (personal) currently away from the team. The 25-year-old Duran now boasts a 1.45 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB in 31 innings thus far.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 10th save Duran picked up the save Friday against the Tigers. He allowed one walk while striking out three over a scoreless inning.

Impact Duran handed out a free pass to Matt Vierling but bounced back to retire Miguel Cabrera and Zack Short via strikeout. While he doesn't have as many saves as the top closers, Duran has been as steady as they come this season with a 1.50 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 10 saves in 12 chances. Griffin Jax has been serving as the team's top setup man in front of Duran.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Wednesday Duran was tagged with a blown save against the Red Sox on Wednesday, allowing a run on one hit and one walk over two innings. He struck out two.

Impact Duran entered in the eighth inning tasked with protecting a one-run lead. He allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base, resulting in the game-tying run, but retired the next five hitters as the game went into extra frames. It wasn't a terrible performance by the right-hander, though the run he allowed caused him to take his second blown save of the season. Duran has had few missteps overall, posting a 1.55 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB over 29 innings while collecting nine saves and one hold.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs ninth save Duran picked up the save in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Tigers, allowing one hit while striking out one.

Impact Duran was part of a shutout effort for the Twins' bullpen, finishing off the Tigers with his four-seam fastball in the ninth inning to earn his ninth save of the season. The right-handed reliever has allowed just one run since April 29 against the Royals and has not walked a batter in three of his last four appearances. With Saturday's scoreless inning Duran lowered his ERA to 1.33 on the season to go along with a 0.96 WHIP.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE