Dodgers Reportedly Calling On Twins Relievers As Deadline Looms
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly called the Minnesota Twins about their pair of back-end relievers, Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran, per MLB Insider Jon Morosi. The Dodgers have endured injuries to their bullpen and are looking to patch the holes before Thursday’s trade deadline.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 30: Griffin Jax #22 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 30, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The… MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 30: Griffin Jax #22 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 30, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Red Sox defeated the Twins 13-1.
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The Dodgers are still expected to have reinforcements arriving for their bullpen from the injured list before the season’s end. But with the loss of Evan Phillips for the entire season, the reigning World Series champions are looking to add to their bullpen for the final stretch.
This has led them to call up the Twins and inquire about Jax and Duran, both pitchers with controllable years left and who have been effective in their careers. Duran is coming off back-to-back seasons of 20 saves or more and is headed for the mark once more this year.
Jax is the least valuable piece that the Twins have to offer, as he has taken a step back from his career-best season last year. The right-hander has still been above league average in the Twins bullpen this season. While he has not been as effective as he was last season, he has increased his strikeout rate.
The Dodgers are entering crunch time and will have to continue to talk with the Twins to sway one of the relievers their way ahead of the trade deadline. With Clase off the board, the Twins are likely to be busy in conversations about their reliever duo.
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