MLB Rumors: Twins key player reportedly eyed by the NY Yankees has a speculated trade date

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly in a selling position in MLB, principally due to financial constraints. The front office is anticipated to sell or trade some of its key players, with one such player reportedly catching the attention of the New York Yankees.

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Yankees are eager to enhance their roster with top-tier talent. Having already announced three acquisitions for the remainder of the season, the team is expected to make additional announcements, as per insider reports.

One potential acquisition could be from the Twins, who are in a prime position to offload players ahead of the deadline. A prominent Twins player is reportedly a target for the Yankees, and according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, a trade involving this player could occur soon.

While Feinsand hasn’t disclosed which team might acquire right-handed pitcher Duran, The New York Post’s Jon Heyman has identified the Yankees as one of the clubs showing strong interest in the 24-year-old. “Source says ‘things are moving’ on Jhoan Duran. Twins could move their closer today,” Feinsand noted regarding the potential trade timeline.

Duran’s enticing capabilities

As the trade deadline looms, Duran stands out as a valuable asset for the Twins to offload. His impressive capabilities, highlighted by his statistics, make him an attractive option for many franchises. His performance could prove crucial for any team that secures him.

Duran has been a standout reliever this season, boasting an ERA of 2.1+ and a fastball clocked at 101 MPH, attributes that would significantly benefit a team seeking to strengthen its pitching staff. The Yankees, for instance, appear keen on adding such a player to their roster.

Duran’s season stats with the Twins

Jhoan Duran is poised to change teams before the season concludes, a move justified by his commendable statistics that have caught the attention of franchises like the Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, among others.

This regular season, Duran has appeared in 49 games for the Twins, allowing 29 hits, 13 runs, and one home run, alongside 18 walks. He also recorded 53 strikeouts and issued 4 intentional walks over 49.1 innings pitched.