UPDATE: Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran has confirmed he is “100 percent” healthy following a potentially serious ankle injury. Duran’s upbeat announcement comes just one day after he exited Friday’s game against the Washington Nationals due to a line drive that struck his right ankle.
In a statement made earlier today, Duran expressed relief: “I’m normal, like nothing happened.” The incident occurred during the ninth inning of the Phillies’ 6-2 victory when a leadoff shot from Paul DeJong caught him unexpectedly. Duran was visibly limping as he left the field but was later transported via the Nationals’ bullpen cart.
Manager Rob Thomson provided an immediate update, confirming that X-rays taken on Friday were negative. “He actually walked out to the bus pretty good, and then he came in normal,” Thomson reported, reassuring fans and teammates alike that Duran is ready to continue his strong performance on the mound. Since joining the Phillies last month, Duran has achieved four saves in five scoreless outings, proving critical to the team’s late-game efforts.
In addition to Duran’s recovery, Thomson announced that third baseman Alec Bohm is set to return on Sunday. Bohm has been on the injured list since July 19 due to a fractured left rib but boasts an impressive season record with a .278 batting average, eight home runs, and 42 RBIs.
As the Phillies gear up for their upcoming games, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing both Duran and Bohm will be back in action. The team’s resilience is crucial as they aim to maintain their winning momentum in the league.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Phillies continue their push for the postseason.
