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Phillies get good news on Jhoan Duran amid injury recovery
TL;DR
Jhoan Duran, the Philadelphia Phillies' top reliever, is recovering well from injury. He had a successful bullpen session and is expected to return to the mound soon.
Key points
- Jhoan Duran is the best reliever for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Duran has been on the injured list this season.
- He recently had a good bullpen session.
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This season has not been a great one for the Philadelphia Phillies for many reasons. The firing of Rob Thomson was tough news for the team, but they've also been dealing with some injury issues.
Jhoan Duran, their best reliever by a significant margin, landed on the injured list and has missed some time for the 13-20 Phillies.
However, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki is reporting that there's some good news for Duran, as the Phillies flame-throwing righty had a good bullpen session and is trending in the right direction for a return to the mound.
Phillies' Jhoan Duran making good injury recovery progress
"Jhoan Duran had a good bullpen session yesterday," Zolecki reports. "Hit 100 mph. Don Mattingly said they'll talk about the next step. Might or might not need a rehab assignment."
Duran is a key part of this team, and getting him back would be huge for the bullpen. Dealing with an oblique issue, Duran hasn't pitched since April 11th.
He's closing in on being out for the Phillies for a month, which has coincided with one of the worst stretches in the team's recent franchise history.
Q&A
What is the latest update on Jhoan Duran's injury recovery?
Jhoan Duran had a successful bullpen session and is trending positively for a return.
How has Jhoan Duran's injury affected the Philadelphia Phillies this season?
Duran's absence has been significant for the struggling 13-20 Phillies, who have faced multiple injury issues.
When is Jhoan Duran expected to return to the mound for the Phillies?
While a specific return date is not mentioned, Duran's recent progress suggests he could be back soon.