MLB trade deadline: Phillies land Jhoan Durán as contenders pay big for bullpen arms

• Phillies acquire elite closer Duran from Minnesota

• Mets add Rogers, Helsley in late-inning bullpen boost

• Cincinnati land Hayes in deal with struggling Pirates

With the MLB trade deadline looming on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes by acquiring hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, while the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds also bolstered their rosters in a flurry of Wednesday moves.

Duran, 27, is among the most coveted players to change teams this week. The right-hander has a 2.01 ERA, 16 saves and 53 strikeouts in 49 and one-third innings this season. To get him, the Phillies sent two top prospects - catcher Eduardo Tait and right-hander Mick Abel - to Minnesota.

The Angels acquiring relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia from the Nationals for lefty Jake Eder and first baseman Sam Brown.

The Braves adding veteran reliever Tyler Kinley from the Rockies for prospect Austin Smith.

The Mariners picking up lefty Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates for right-hander Jeter Martinez.