The emotions were mixed Wednesday when Duran was traded Wednesday from Twins to the Phillies. Minnesota was mid-firesale, landing minor league catcher Eduardo Tait and near-major league starter Mick Abel. Duran has been with Minnesota since 2018, playing all four of his major league seasons there in his ascent to elite closer status.

Jhoan Duran's wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The number has plenty of sentimental value to Duran.

The Phillies have a lot to assess, including whether it’s time to bring up prized prospect Justin Crawford and Max Kepler’s future on the roster.

There are legitimate questions about how the Phillies will construct their outfield in the immediate and further down the road.