Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List
The Phillies introduced 5 roster strikes, with essentially the most outstanding being Jhoan Duran‘s placement on the 15-day injured checklist (retroactive to April 15) because of a left indirect pressure. Right-hander Seth Johnson and utility man Felix Reyes had been introduced up from Triple-A in different strikes, with Reyes’ contract chosen to the 40-man roster for the primary time. Utilityman Otto Kemp was optioned to Triple-A, and outfielder Pedro Leon was launched.
Duran hasn’t pitched since final Saturday, however for the reason that Phillies went 1-4 with an off-day throughout that stretch, the dearth of utilization was regarded as because of sport conditions somewhat than damage. More particulars on Duran’s damage and the severity of the pressure ought to floor later as we speak as soon as supervisor Rob Thomson meets with the media, however except the nearer has the very mildest of strains, Duran is probably going trying at the least a month on the shelf.
It’s a giant loss for a Phillies staff that’s off to an underwhelming 8-11 begin. While the bullpen as an entire has been shaky, Duran has been a stabilizing power on the again finish. The nearer has a 1.35 ERA, 33.3% strikeout charge, and nil walks over 6 2/3 innings, whereas recording saves in all 5 of his alternatives.
There’s no apparent candidate to step into the ninth-inning function, so the Phils may discover a committee scenario till Duran is wholesome. Jose Alvarado has an unpleasant 10.50 ERA over six innings, though that quantity is inflated by an enormous .450 BABIP and Alvarado has previous closing expertise. Brad Keller, Orion Kerkeringor Tanner Banks might additionally get some save possibilities relying on the in-game scenario.
Kemp has gotten solely 22 journeys to the plate this season, however simply two hits in that small pattern dimension has led to a .282 OPS and a ticket again to Lehigh Valley. Taking Kemp’s spot as a multi-positional bench participant is Reyes, who shall be making his MLB debut as quickly as he enters a sport.
Reyes was a world signing for the Phillies in 2020, and he is not thought of a top-30 Philadelphia prospect within the eyes of both Baseball America or MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old did not even make his Triple-A debut till he performed six video games with Lehigh Valley in 2025, however he has burst out of the gates this season by hitting .333/.345/.654 with six dwelling runs over 84 PA. This manufacturing comes on the heels of a powerful Double-A season in 2025 that noticed Reyes named Eastern League MVP for his work (.335/.365/.572 with 15 homers and 13 steals over 395 PA) in Reading.
It’s most likely unlikely that Reyes will hit something near that stage towards MLB pitching, but the Phillies don’t have anything to lose by giving a scorching hitter an opportunity instead of the unproductive Kemp. Reyes has expertise in each nook outfield and nook infield slots, so the Phils may look to present Reyes some work at third base since Alec Bohm‘s bat has been ice chilly.
Leon was claimed off the Orioles’ waiver wire again in November, and his temporary time on the 40-man roster did not lead to any seems to be on the lively roster. Leon was hitting .285/.358/.326 over his first 53 PA on the Triple-A stage this season, and whereas Leon nonetheless has a minor league choice remaining, the Phillies could have simply valued the 40-man slot over no matter they felt Leon might present to the group. The 27-year-old returns to the open market in quest of one other probability to construct on his restricted MLB resume of seven video games and 21 PA with the 2024 Astros.
