What’s in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager
August 1, 2025
Jhoan Duran’s wife almost cried when she thought he might lose his No. 59 uniform number after being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The number holds sentimental value for Duran, even being part of his family pool design in the Dominican Republic. Fortunately, Duran got to keep his number and wore it for the start of a series against Detroit. Phillies manager Rob Thomson, who previously wore No. 59, happily gave it up for Duran. Thomson joked that his wife might be upset since all her merchandise has 59 on it. Duran was traded to the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins.