Sources: Phillies, Twins agree to trade for Jhoan Duran

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The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal to acquire star closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.

Duran was one of the most coveted relievers on the trade market ahead of Thursday's deadline, with a host of teams looking to add him.

Philadelphia won out, sending right-hander Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait to Minnesota for Duran, sources said.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Duran, an All-Star this season, is one of the best relievers in the sport, thanks to his nasty stuff headlined by a fastball that averages 100.3 mph, a splinker that sits at 97.5 mph and a curveball to keep hitters off balance. The right-hander also has…