JHOAN DURAN NEWS

Giménez delivers go-ahead RBI in 10th, Guardians beat Twins

Andrés Giménez ripped a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and scored an insurance run after a collision on the bases, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins rookie Jhoan Duran continues impressive start to career with six-out save The right-hander has climbed the Twins bullpen ladder faster than the velocity of one of his league-leading four-seam fastballs.

MAY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Records six-out save Duran picked up his second save of the season Saturday against the Athletics, striking out five and allowing one walk in two hitless, scoreless innings.

Impact Duran entered the top of the eighth with a one-run lead and promptly struck out the side. He had a bit more of an adventurous ninth inning, walking Seth Brown with two outs before hitting Sean Murphy, but he struck out Christian Bethancourt to secure the save. He now owns a 3.68 ERA and a 42.1 percent strikeout rate through 14.2 innings this season.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco HR gives Twins 1-0 win; A's lose 8th straight

Jorge Polanco homered in the sixth inning and four Minnesota Twins pitchers made it stand up, blanking Oakland 1-0 and sending the Athletics to their eighth straight loss

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mountcastle, Hays lift Orioles to 5-3 win over Twins

Ryan Mountcastle homered twice, and Austin Hays hit a home run with his bat and saved a run with his arm as the Baltimore Orioles outlasted the Minnesota Twins 5-3

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reliever roundup: Jhoan Durán, Ryan Helsey intrigue continues to grow Greg Jewett breaks down all the high-leverage bullpen situations across MLB, highlighting the relievers that most need your attention.

MAY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Secures first save Duran struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Orioles on Monday.

Impact Getting the first save chance of his MLB career, Duran needed just 10 pitches to finish off the 2-1 victory against Baltimore. The 6-foot-5 righty has struck out eight batters during his active six-inning scoreless streak. He's lowered his ERA to 3.00 through 12 innings on the year.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Correa's tiebreaking single gives Twins 10th win in 11 games

Chris Paddack pitched effectively into the sixth, Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking single and the Minnesota Twins got their 10th win in 11 games with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimor...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win

Joe Ryan pitched six innings of two-hit ball against Kansas City’s revamped lineup, Miguel Sano drove in the game’s only run and the Twins held on for a 1-0 victory to avoid a seri...

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Something about 102 mph indicates Jhoan Duran is worth a try as the Twins' closer La Velle E. Neal III's weekly 3-2 pitch: The Twins have an opening for a closer, and Jhoan Duran would be a much quicker cure there than if...

APRIL 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

MLB odds: Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. lead ROY futures

MLB is back! With the first week of the season in the books, let's take a look at the ROY futures for both the NL and AL.

APRIL 14, 2022

Twins' Jhoan Duran is the hardest-throwing pitcher in club history, and his 'next-level stuff' can go even higher It took all of two games for Duran to break the Twins' velocity record with a 102 mph pitch.

APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Electric in MLB debut Duran threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts and a walk in his MLB debut in Friday's loss to Seattle. He reached 100 mph with his fastball on six pitches. Twins manager R...

Impact Duran gave up hits to the first two batters he faced and then struck out the side in his first inning. Duran entered the game in the fifth inning and may be used in similar lower-leverage outings in the short term, but he could be closing games before too long.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Twins prepare for life without Taylor Rogers, Jhoan Duran displays 'closer stuff' in Opening Day loss to Mariners The Twins' bullpen struggled last season, but they threw five scoreless innings Friday, highlighted by the rookie Duran's eye-opening debut.

APRIL 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jhoan Duran lives up to billing in Twins debut with 'closer' stuff Jhoan Duran's two shutout innings with four strikeouts was one of the rare highlights for the home team in the season opener.

APRIL 9, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' roster nearly set; Jhoan Duran among those told he made team The Twins’ 28-man roster is nearly set after more roster moves on Monday morning.

APRIL 4, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Makes MLB roster Duran will make Minnesota's Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact One of Minnesota's top pitching prospects, Duran is coming off a 2021 season in which he was limited to just 16 innings due to an elbow issue. He's thrown six scoreless innings this spring with eight strikeouts and has reached 100 mph with his fastball. He could easily be sent to Triple-A with a slow start, but he could also quickly find a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

La Velle E. Neal III: Twins prospect Duran ready to school big-league hitters FORT MYERS, FLA. – Jhoan Duran is 6-5 and 230 pounds. He's handsome and broad-shouldered. He looks like he should have a baseball in his han...

APRIL 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Could win big league role Duran is a candidate to win a spot on the pitching staff to begin the season, MLB.com reports. "I wouldn't put him in a box, saying he's going down soon and that's the end of it,"...

Impact Duran is one of Minnesota's top pitching prospects, but he threw just 16 innings last season due to elbow issues. He threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut and touched 100.4 mph with his fastball. It sounds like he's being considered for the bullpen, but the Twins do have an opening in the rotation as well.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins pitching prospects Josh Winder and Jhoan Duran in the mix for Opening Day roster Time is running out to add a free agent like Johnny Cueto or pull off a bigger trade, so the Twins could turn to their top young arms.

MARCH 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins pitching prospects Josh Winder and Jhoan Duran are in the mix for the Opening Day roster Time is running out to add a free agent like Johnny Cueto or pull off a bigger trade, so the Twins could turn to their top young arms.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Impressive in spring debut Duran threw two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his spring debut Saturday against the Red Sox. He reached 100.4 mph with his fastball, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.c...

Impact Duran is one of Minnesota's top pitching prospects, but he threw just 16 innings last season due to elbow issues. He could contend for the major league rotation later this season, but his workload may be managed as he works his way back to form, Park also reports.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Twins president of baseball operations Derek... - The Athletic Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said he hopes prospect Jhoan Duran will pitch again this season. Duran has been on the T...

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shut down for at least five weeks Duran (elbow) will be shut down for 5-to-6 weeks but will not need surgery for the time being, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duran suffered an elbow strain on June 20. That no surgery was recommended at this time is a positive, though the team will be without one of its better pitching prospects for much -- if not all -- of the remainder of the season. Duran has thrown only 16 innings on the campaign, as he also dealt with a trapezius issue.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Twins shut down top pitching prospect Jhoan... - The Athletic Twins shut down top pitching prospect Jhoan Duran for 5-6 weeks with a strained elbow. He was placed on the Triple-A injured list earlier th...

JUNE 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM