Jarren Duran on Move? Insider Reveals Red Sox 'Will Try' to Trade an Outfielder
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The Boston Red Sox are 34-26 this season. They are nine games back of the New York Yankees and three games back of a wild card berth. At this point, they are not solidified as buyers or sellers.
The Red Sox could flip a switch and turn themselves into undoubted buyers at the July 31 deadline. However, that may not change their desire to move one of their outfielders at the trade deadline. The Athletic's Jim Bowden revealed the team's plan at this year's deadline.
"After subpar starts, the (Atlanta) Braves, Red Sox and (Texas) Rangers don't appear to be postseason teams this year, but most in the industry believe they will make trades to try to improve their respective rosters for the rest of this season and next rather than being typical sellers," wrote Bowden. "The Braves will focus on acquiring more pitching (starting and relieving). The Red Sox will try to deal one of their outfielders for starting pitching help and an upgrade at first base."
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 20, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 20, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida.
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The Red Sox have a logjam in their outfield, and it is about to get even worse. Wilyer Abreu was placed on the injured list to make way for Roman Anthony, the No. 1 prospect in baseball. However, when Abreu is healthy, the Red Sox will have Abreu, Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran. Add Masataka Yoshida to that mix and something will have to change.
Abreu was a Gold Glove Award winner as a rookie and will not be a free agent until 2030. Rafaela has already signed a long-term extension. Anthony is a highly touted prospect and figures to be the future of the Red Sox. Yoshida's contract will be difficult to trade. That leaves Duran, who was an All-Star last year and has already received some trade interest.
Duran will be a free agent before Abreu and Rafaela, and has great trade value. Moving him could be a move the Red Sox make regardless of their record. Who they get in return could be dictated by the record, however. If they are out of contention, they could covet more prospects. If they are in the postseason race, they could target starting pitchers with some club control to help them win now.
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