Jhoan Duran Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/8/1998 (26)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- None
Jhoan Duran Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jhoan Duran News
Minnesota Twins reliever Jhoan Duran (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday at Triple-A St. Paul. The fireballer recently threw a live batting practice without any discomfort and will now begin the next step in his recovery. Duran will likely be able to return to the majors within the next couple weeks, assuming there are no setbacks. The 26-year-old should be rostered in all fantasy formats as he offers high-end upside as a closer. He may not resume his ninth-inning duties right away for the Twins, but there is no doubt that he will return to closing at some point in the near future.
Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) threw 21 pitches of live batting practice before Friday's game at Target Field against the Detroit Tigers and didn't feel any discomfort. Duran is close to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. "He was supposed to throw 20 and he wanted an extra one, so that tells you he's feeling good," manager Rocco Baldelli said. Once the 26-year-old goes on a rehab assignment, it might not be long before Duran is able to make his 2024 debut. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats despite getting a late start to the season. While Duran can be a high-end fantasy closer when he's healthy, don't be surprised if the Twins ease him into late-inning situations when he initially returns to the big-league bullpen.
Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) said he's feeling closer to 100 percent in terms of command after throwing a 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now expected to face live hitters during Friday's pre-game workouts at Target Field. An oblique strain forced the 26-year-old to the injured list to begin the 2024 season, but he recently started throwing off a mound and could be getting close to going on a short minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the Twins' bullpen. If he avoids any setbacks with his oblique, fantasy managers might get the hard-throwing closer back before the calendar flips to May. Given Duran's dominance when healthy, he should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. In his absence, Minnesota is going with a committee approach to saves involving Griffin Jax, Steven Okert, Cole Sands and Brock Stewart.
Batting Order
1 | Ryan Jeffers |
2 | Byron Buxton |
3 | Manuel Margot |
4 | Jose Miranda |
5 | Carlos Santana |
6 | Austin Martin |
7 | Christian Vázquez |
8 | Kyle Farmer |
9 | Willi Castro |
Jhoan Duran Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ryan Jeffers |
2 | Byron Buxton |
3 | Manuel Margot |
4 | Jose Miranda |
5 | Carlos Santana |
6 | Austin Martin |
7 | Christian Vázquez |
8 | Kyle Farmer |
9 | Willi Castro |
Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran was given majority control of the role in 2023 and did not disappoint. The 26-year-old converted 27 of 32 save opportunities with a 2.45 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 32.9% strikeout rate in 62 innings pitched. Duran has the benefit of a three-pitch mix, including a 101.8-MPH fastball and a 98.4-MPH splitter. Consequently, he offers elite strikeout upside with a 16.0% overall swinging-strike rate. His walk rate did jump from 6.0% to 9.8% from 2022 to 2023, but this is not that surprising given his profile as a power-pitching closer. He also benefited from an excellent -3.7-degree launch angle given his heavy use of his curveball and splitter. Duran is currently being drafted at about pick 57 overall, making him the sixth closer off the board. His top-notch strikeout stuff, relative ability to keep runners off base, solid batted-ball profile, and strong team context make Duran a seemingly safe and high-end fantasy closing option. At this point, the fact that he is being drafted behind closers who offer bigger question marks in certain categories, such as Emmanuel Clase and Camilo Doval makes Duran a solid draft value.