Dodgers Reportedly Checking Temperature About Twins All-Star Closer
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to hold on to the lead in the National League West as the trade deadline approaches, and are reaching out to teams about their closers, including the Minnesota Twins, per a report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 13: Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 13, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Pirates...
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 13: Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 13, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Pirates defeated the Twins 2-1. More
Photo byThe Dodgers have endured a season-ending injury to Evan Phillips, along with injuries to Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen, who could still return this season, but to combat these issues, they have called the Twins about Jhoan Durán, per Nightengale.
Durán has saved 20-plus games in back-to-back seasons leading up to this season, and is on pace to reach that mark once again. In his 44 1/3 innings this season, Durán has struck out 50 hitters while walking 16 and has a 1.62 ERA, which is the best of his career.
Meanwhile, the Twins entered Tuesday sitting in fourth of the American League Central, but just 4 1/2 games back for the final wild card spot. While the Twins could make a run with a good week, they are likely setting up to sell off expiring contracts at the trade deadline.
While Durán is not set to be a free agent until 2028, the Twins could still move him if the price is right, and the Dodgers have the talent to meet that price to make them, at the very least, consider the offer.
While the Dodgers and Twins look to be on different paths this season, the pair could come together at the deadline and make a blockbuster move that strengthens the defending champions down the stretch.
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