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Mets Notes: Tong, Duran, Siri

Mets Notes: Tong, Duran, Siri

There is some feeling within the Mets organization that right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong could make his MLB debut before the 2025 season is up, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.  Tong only just made his debut with Triple-A Syracuse on August 16 and hadn’t been projected as “a consideration for the Major League roster this year,” Puma …

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Phillies Notes: Duran, Bohm, Nola

Phillies Notes: Duran, Bohm, Nola

It seems like Jhoan Duran and the Phillies have dodged a major bullet after the closer had to be carted off the field during Friday’s game.  Duran was hit on the right ankle by a Paul DeJong comebacker in the ninth inning of yesterday’s 6-2 win over the Nationals, leaving the reliever in some obvious discomfort as he briefly tried …

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Jhoan Duran x-rays negative, whole city breathes easier

Jhoan Duran x-rays negative, whole city breathes easier

Last night, when Jhoan Duran was drilled in the ankle by a line drive, there was some trepidation about what the outcome would eventually be. For a moment, when he was unable to put weight on the leg, there was scenarios where everyone feared the worst. Instead, good news was sent down from above. It’s the best possible outcome for …

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Phillies’ Duran carted off field after taking comebacker off foot

Phillies’ Duran carted off field after taking comebacker off foot

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran had to be carted off the field Friday against the Washington Nationals after taking a comebacker off the foot. Jhoan Duran took a line drive off the foot and had to be carted off the field pic.twitter.com/R3KM6S8PB8 — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 16, 2025 X-rays on Duran were negative, the team announced. He’ll be evaluated …

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Phillies closer Jhoan Duran sets record in second team appearance

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran sets record in second team appearance

It took less than a week for Jhoan Duran to etch his name into the Phillies’ record books. The flamethrowing closer has made just two appearances for Philadelphia since he was dealt from the Twins ahead of last week’s trade deadline, but he’s already unleashed the fastest pitch in Citizens Bank Park history.  The record-setting toss was a 103.3 mph …

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