The stakes have never been higher for the Phillies. If you needed proof, you only needed to look at the trade they made Wednesday at Rate Field. The Phils shipped top 100 prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait to Minnesota for closer Jhoan Duran,

Despite appearing in just four games for the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jhoan Duran has already made an impact.

Chad Jennings: Neither team has to “win” a trade. A deal can be good for both sides. This trade is what you’re supposed to do when you’re a team like the Phillies. It’s also what you’re supposed to do when you’re a team like the Twins. Pick a lane. Then do what you can to maximize that chosen path forward.