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Returns from sore leg Duran threw a scoreless inning in Thursday's spring training loss to Toronto. Duran was hit by a line drive in his leg Sunday during a minor league game.

Impact Duran only suffered a bruise and his leg shouldn't be an issue for Opening Day. He'll be a primary weapon in the Minnesota bullpen again, but manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't tipped his hand about his plan for the closer role this spring. While Duran may be Minnesota's best reliever, Baldelli usually runs his bullpen with disregard to the save statistic. Duran had eight saves and 18 holds with a 1.86 ERA over 67.2 innings as a rookie last season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to pitch Thursday Duran (leg) is scheduled to pitch in Thursday's spring training game against Toronto, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duran took a line drive to the leg Sunday but walked away with nothing more than a bruise. There never was much concern over his injury to begin with, and Duran himself said his leg is fine. The 25-year-old reliever was dominant last season while recording eight saves alongside a 1.86 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 67.2 innings, and he appears in line to have a similar 2023 campaign.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg contusion Duran sustained a leg contusion after being struck by a line drive during a backfield game Sunday, and manager Rocco Baldelli said the right-hander was "moving pretty well," Dan Ha...

Impact There doesn't seem to be much concern regarding the incident, so it appears Duran escaped with only a minor injury. The 25-year-old may be held out for a couple days but should return to the mound relatively quickly. Duran had eight saves and 18 holds with a 1.86 ERA over 67.2 innings as a rookie last season, and he may not see consistent saves this year since Baldelli prioritizes late-inning matchups over the usage of a traditional closer.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Having strong spring Duran has thrown five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and two walks this spring. He reached 101.1 mph with his fastball in his last outing Thursday.

Impact Duran has already been in mid-season form with his velocity and looks ready for the regular season. He'll be a primary weapon in the Minnesota bullpen, but manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't tipped his hand about his plan for the closer role this spring. While Duran may be the best reliever, Baldelli usually runs his bullpen with disregard to the save statistic. Duran may be used in high-leverage matchups with Jorge Lopez pitching the ninth inning, for example. However, Duran's elite velocity and prior success are traits that could lead Baldelli to break with tradition and use him as the primary closer if he opts to abandon the committee approach.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What's it like facing Jhoan Duran? 'Not fun.' Duran touched 102 miles per hour in live batting practice on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Throwing live BP Duran (hamstring) threw live batting practice Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duran pulled out of consideration for the World Baseball Classic after he suffered a mild hamstring injury in January, but he's recently been throwing bullpen sessions and is now facing live batters. The 24-year-old was dominant as a rookie last year and recorded eight saves and 18 holds with a 1.86 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 89:16 K:BB over 67.2 innings. Duran is likely the Twins' best reliever, but he could open the season splitting save chances with Jorge Lopez.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Duran already bringing the heat as spring training fires up FORT MYERS, FLA. — Jhoan Duran smiled at the question, the smirk of a pitcher who knows nothing counts until Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Out for WBC due to hamstring Duran bowed out of the World Baseball Classic because of a mild hamstring injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duran is all good now -- he's been throwing regular bullpen sessions at Twins camp -- but he decided to remove himself from consideration for the Dominican Republic's bullpen when he experienced a bit of hamstring tightness last month. The 25-year-old burst onto the MLB scene in 2022 and is expected to have a share of the closer role in Minnesota this season. Jorge Lopez looks like the primary frontrunner for saves.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Rookie Duran catches fire in Twins' bullpen CHICAGO -- When Jhoan Duran reported to Fort Myers, Fla., for Spring Training, he expected to be a starting pitcher in 2022. Instead, he was...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jhoan Duran as a Twins starter? Not likely, says Rocco Baldelli Duran thrived in his new role as a reliever, after being a starter throughout his career, and the Twins manager would like to continue using...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Picks up eighth save Duran earned the save Sunday in Cleveland, striking out two and walking one in the ninth inning of a 3-0 victory.

Impact Facing the heart of the Guardians' lineup, Duran navigated a walk and kept Cleveland off the board to earn the save. It was his second save in the last four days and he's now 8-for-8 in save chances on the season. The rookie has a 0.76 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 36:8 K:BB in 23.2 innings since the All-Star break. With Jorge Lopez's recent struggles, Duran may get more save chances over the final couple of weeks.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches seventh save Duran earned a save against Kansas City on Thursday, allowing two hits and striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With the Twins up one run heading into the ninth inning, manager Rocco Baldelli called upon Duran to notch the tough save. The right-hander allowed consecutive singles to start the frame but retired the next three batters -- the final two by strikeout -- to slam the door. Regular closer Jorge Lopez has struggled of late, giving up four runs over his past 4.1 innings. Given Duran's dominance this season (he holds a 1.70 ERA and 84:14 K:BB over 63.2 innings), it wouldn't be surprising to see him get more opportunities to close down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Nerves of steel: Duran keeps thriving in high leverage CHICAGO -- Jhoan Duran owns the hardest pitch thrown in the American League this season. He’s the only pitcher to have ever thrown an offspe...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

The Twins' Jhoan Duran is fast becoming a concern for major league hitters - The Boston Globe Duran credits his outrageous velocity to having come up as a starter before moving into the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Twins gift Duran a cake for unique 'splinker' MINNEAPOLIS -- Well, the precedent is now set in the Twins' clubhouse: Set a baseball record, and you get a cake. After starter Dylan Bundy...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Fireballing reliever Duran makes history with 'splinker' MINNEAPOLIS -- Theatrical, over-the-top reliever entrance montages are all the rage around the big leagues these days. If you hear the blare...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

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