Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Durán is reportedly drawing interest from several teams as the trade deadline approaches.

The Chicago Cubs are strongly interested in Minnesota Twins relievers Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Armstrong homered twice as the Twins were blown out by the NL Central-leading Cubs on Thursday at Target Field.

Shortstop Carlos Correa is in his eleventh year in MLB and his fourth season with the Minnesota Twins. Correa was the first overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and made his major-league debut in 2015.

The Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball but are still looking for bullpen help at the trade deadline.

Simeon Woods Richardson outpitched Shota Imanaga with five scoreless innings, and the Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Tuesday night.

On Sunday, the Twins will add the next wave of talent to the organization when the draft begins, making their first selection at No. 16 overall with another pick coming at No. 36 overall, a Competitive Balance Round A selection.

The Twins held All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cubs due to a bruised left hand that is not expected keep him out of action for long.