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Twins Send Clear Message to Jhoan Duran After MLB News
Twins Send Clear Message to Jhoan Duran After MLB News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Minnesota's bullpen has quickly become one of the most reliable units in the American League. Between May 1 and May 31, the Twins' bullpen posted a collective 3.11 ERA, ranking second in the AL and recorded 10 saves across that span. Advertisement Central to this resurgence was their closer, Jhoan Duran, who cut through opposing lineups in dominant fashion. Over 15 innings pitched, he recorded a 0.60 ERA with 20 strikeouts and converted seven of eight save opportunities. His WHIP was an impressive 1.13 and he held opposing batters to a .214 average. Duran's lights-out performance did not go unnoticed. Those numbers earned him the American League Reliever of the Month Award for May, as announced by MLB on Tuesday. Shortly after, the Minnesota Twins took to X to congratulate him with a post reading 'THE JHOAN AND ONLY 🔥 Congratulations to Jhoan Duran on being named the @MLB AL Reliever of the Month for May!' Durán signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in December 2014 but didn't reach the big leagues until April 2022, making his debut for the Twins on Opening Day. Advertisement In the 2023 season, he compiled 27 saves and finished with a 2.45 ERA in 59 relief appearances. Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59).Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Now, in 202 appearances with Minnesota, he has amassed a 2.38 ERA, struck out 271 batters and recorded 67 saves. Duran's award-winning play has helped elevate the Twins in 2025, who currently hold a winning record of 32-27, just seven games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers. Related: Major Paul Skenes Update Announced Amid Trade Rumors Related: MLB Sends Strong Message Before Dodgers-Mets Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Atlanta Braves Make Major Coaching Move on Monday
Atlanta Braves Make Major Coaching Move on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves currently hold a 27-31 record, placing them in fourth within the division and well behind the red-hot New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, who were both hovering around .620 winning percentages. Advertisement Contributing to Atlanta's uneven start of the 2025 season has been the loss of rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who was recently diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to miss the remainder of 2025. Amid the turbulence on the field, a significant change has transpired on the coaching front. On Monday, the club announced the return of Fredi González as third base coach. Simultaneously, longtime Braves coach Matt Tuiasosopo has accepted a new role as the organization's Minor League Infield Coordinator. González, a Cuban-born coach and manager now 61 years old, is a familiar face in Atlanta. Advertisement He began his Major League coaching career with the Braves as a third base coach from 2003-2006 before being hired to manage the Florida Marlins in October 2006. Over four seasons in Miami, González guided the Marlins to back-to-back winning records in 2008 and 2009 and was honored as Sporting News Manager of the Year in 2008 after leading the Marlins to an 84-77 record. Atlanta lured González back in October 2010, naming him the successor to legendary skipper Bobby Cox. Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32)© Brad Mills-Imagn Images In his five-year tenure (2011-2016), González took the Braves to the playoffs in both 2012 and 2013, compiling an overall managerial record of 434-413. Advertisement After parting ways with the Braves in May 2016, González spent stints with the Miami Marlins (third base coach, 2017-18) and Baltimore Orioles (bench coach, 2019-21). His return to Atlanta reunites him with a front office overseen by Alex Anthopoulos and a managerial staff led by Brian Snitker. Related: MLB Sends Strong Message Before Dodgers-Mets Series Related: Angels Announce Major Mike Trout Decision on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
