Phillies closer Jhoan Duran threw a bullpen session at loanDepot park on May 3, reaching speeds of 100 mph as he prepares for a possible return from the injured list. Duran has not pitched since April 11 due to a strained left oblique, but team officials say he is close to rejoining the roster.
The decision remains whether Duran will need a rehab appearance before returning. Both interim manager Don Mattingly and Duran indicated they may opt for him to come back without one. “Could you hit him at 100? I don’t know,” Mattingly said Sunday morning at loanDepot park. “It’s something we’ll talk about.”
Duran also commented on his readiness, saying, “I don’t think I need to.” However, he added that he would participate in a rehab assignment if asked by the team.
Before his injury, Duran had recorded one win and one loss with a 1.35 earned run average and five saves in seven appearances this season. Since his absence, the Phillies’ bullpen has posted an earned run average of 4.75 and has had only one ninth-inning save opportunity.
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