In a high-stakes game against a fellow first-place team, this was the exact kind of performance the Phillies envisioned when they acquired Durán.

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Jhoan Duran, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing closer.

The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a trade to land one of the most dominant relievers in the game. The Phillies are set to acquire righty Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins in a deadline eve trade, reports The Athletic. The return to the Twins is minor-league catcher Eduardo Tait and starting pitcher Mick Abel, per ESPN.