Phillies Place Jhoan Duran on 15-Day IL With Oblique Sport By lines April 20, 2026 The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to April 15, when Jhoan Duran last pitched for Philadelphia. Duran lightly threw in the bullpen Friday and reported discomfort in his left side. Jhoan Duran is not eligible to return from the injured list before April 30. Brad Keller Takes Over Closing Duties in Philadelphia Jhoan Duran posted a 1.35 ERA across 6 2/3 innings for the Phillies this season. Duran struck out 33.3 percent of hitters faced in 2026. Duran converted all five save opportunities for Philadelphia before the injury. Duran issued zero walks across 6 2/3 innings in 2026. Brad Keller assumed closer duties for the Phillies during Duran’s absence. Manager Rob Thomson said Duran felt discomfort after a light bullpen session Friday. Related Sports Coverage Gerrit Cole Returns, Strikes Out 3 in Rehab Debut Cade Horton Out 16 Months After Second Tommy John Justin Verlander Injury Recovery Slows for Tigers Sources: ESPN, MLB.com.
