Apr 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of a Minnesota Twins hat with a Jackie Robinson logo stitched on the side of it against the New York Mets in the fourth inning at Target Field. All players wore #42 for Jackie Robinson Day Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

New York Mets in the mix for pair of elite closers

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By Logan VanDine | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 4:00 PM ET

With the MLB trade deadline nearly 24 hours away, the New York Mets reportedly have interest in several elite closers.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets are among a handful of teams across the league in pursuit of Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran.

Duran is one of the most highly sought-after relievers on the trading block due to the right-hander's ability to throw as hard as 101 mph. And with the Twins in the midst of another disappointing season, sitting in fourth place in the AL Central and nearly six games back out of the final AL Wild Card spot, Duran will likely be on the move.

Phillies and Red Sox are among many teams prominently in on Jhoan Duran. Yankees, Mets, Mariners and others are also in mix https://t.co/PxcX9rH6RO
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 30, 2025

The 27-year-old has been lights out for the Twins this season out of the bullpen. In 49 appearances, Duran has converted 16 of his 18 save opportunities, posting a 6-4 record with a 2.01 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 49.1 innings of work.

Duran also had an impressive month of May for Minnesota, logging a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings with a 12.00 K/9 ratio. He allowed just three runs on 12 hits during that stretch and locked down seven saves, resulting in Duran being named American League Reliever of the Month for the first time in his career.

Jhoan Duran, Gross 98mph Splinker. pic.twitter.com/nXQ7eIBlei
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 26, 2025

In addition to Duran, the Mets are also one of the teams in the mix for Athletics closer Mason Miller, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Athletics are looking for top young high-end pitching in return for Miller, per Rosenthal.

Update from @Ken_Rosenthal on the Dodgers and Mason Miller and Jhoan Durán here: https://t.co/DQ5UGb9Sq3
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 30, 2025

Miller, 26, has posted a 3.76 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 20 saves in 38.1 innings this season. The hard-throwing closer comes along with four more years of club control beyond 2025.

Despite already having an elite closer in Edwin Díaz, upgrading the bullpen seems to be New York's top priority throughout this trading period due to multiple injuries the team has suffered throughout the season, as well as the Mets seeing many of their young and inexperienced arms struggle when called upon.

With the Mets looking to make vast improvements to their bullpen between now and tomorrow's deadline, adding a lethal arm like Duran or Miller would undoubtedly be the upgrade this banged-up bullpen needs right now.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: