Report: Phillies receive an optimistic update on Jhoan Duran

TL;DR

The Philadelphia Phillies are optimistic about Jhoan Duran's return from injury, potentially activating him for their upcoming series against the Athletics. Duran has been sidelined since mid-April due to a left oblique strain but showed promising signs during a recent bullpen session.

Key points

Phillies may activate Jhoan Duran soon
Duran has been out since mid-April
He suffered a left oblique strain
Duran threw a bullpen session hitting 100 mph
No pain reported during the session

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The Philadelphia Phillies may be getting their closer, right-hander Jhoan Duran, back for their upcoming homestand. According to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, the Phillies are “expected” to activate Duran from the injured list for their three-game series against the Athletics starting on Tuesday.

Duran has been on the shelf since mid-April after suffering a left oblique strain. On Saturday, during the Phillies' four-game series against the Miami Marlins, Duran threw a bullpen, an encouraging sign, as he was hitting 100 miles per hour and felt no pain in his oblique.

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The only question remaining was: Does Duran need a rehab assignment? Which now has an answer.

Q&A

When will Jhoan Duran return to the Phillies lineup?

Jhoan Duran is expected to be activated from the injured list for the Phillies' series against the Athletics starting Tuesday.

What injury has Jhoan Duran been recovering from?

Jhoan Duran has been recovering from a left oblique strain that sidelined him since mid-April.

How did Jhoan Duran perform in his recent bullpen session?

During his recent bullpen session, Jhoan Duran threw at 100 miles per hour and reported no pain in his oblique.