Philadelphia Phillies target Twins’ elite closer Jhoan Duran, proposing a blockbuster trade with top prospects to strengthen bullpen for playoffs.

The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to complete a blockbuster three-team trade with the New York Yankees for a center field upgrade.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have a roster built to win the World Series, but a Baltimore Orioles outfielder could be the finishing piece.

The trades happen suddenly, and often with little or no warning. Said Brandon Marsh: “I get brought into the office, shook hands, and there it was.”

"He might not be a closer, but for a team in serious need of high-leverage arms, right-hander Griffin Jax could be the answer to the Phillies’ prayers. Jax is one of the best swing-and-miss relievers in baseball, with a K/9 over 14 this season. He also doesn’t walk batters, which would make manager Rob Thomson very happy," wrote Dorsey.

Kwan is the ideal table-setter in front of big boppers like Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, and his defense would allow Philly to really clamp down late in games with Marsh and Johan Rojas. Luis Robert Jr. might be the flashier name, but Kwan has been the better player for a while now, and he checks a ton of boxes for Dave Dombrowski.

Philadelphia Phillies' power-hitter Kyle Schwarber inched closer to two Phillies' legends Wednesday when he became the third fastest in franchise history to hit 34 home runs in a season.