The Phillies acquired elite closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins in a blockbuster trade for Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait.

Derek Falvey has been floating Jhoan Duran in trade talks as the trade deadline has draw closer. The Philadelphia Phillies were among the most interested teams and the Twins had talked about prospect Andrew Painter. They didn’t land him, but got a deal done anyways.

Carlos Correa says discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's trade deadline aren't serious,"but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.

Minnesota’s track record with big contracts and star players could take another hit if Carlos Correa is moved before the deadline.

An intriguing MLB trade deadline possibility has bubbled up as Thursday draws near: a Carlos Correa reunion with the Houston Astros. The Astros, presently perched atop the American League West standings and in the mix for best record in the AL,

Jarren Duran singled, doubled, homered, drove in four runs and scored three for the visiting Boston Red Sox in a 13-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

The Sox are off Thursday, before beginning a three-game series against the Astros Friday night at Fenway Park.

Monday, the Red Sox beat the Twins 8-5 Tuesday in the second game of the series. SS Trevor Story led the way Tuesday going 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored, a home run and 3 RBIs. Boston has won 3 of its last 4 games,