Red Sox 'Could Set Trade Deadline Ablaze' by Trading Jarren Duran
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The Boston Red Sox were within striking distance of a postseason spot entering play on Wednesday, but have not been playing great.
Their offense is inconsistent, and outside of Garrett Crochet, their starting rotation has been subpar. They are in danger of falling out of contention by the July 31 trade deadline. If that happens, they could have some attractive pieces to trade away.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale suggested that the Red Sox could change the outlook of the trade deadline by making Jarren Duran available.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 24: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with water after hitting the game winning RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Fenway Park...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 24: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with water after hitting the game winning RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Fenway Park on June 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. More"If they don't mind a modern-day Boston Tea Party with everyone ripping up their tickets, the Red Sox could set the trade deadline ablaze by dealing Alex Bregman before he opts out or trading outfielder Jarren Duran," wrote Nightengale.
Duran is a candidate to be dealt even if the Red Sox are in contention. He is the odd man out in the outfield that features Roman Anthony, the top prospect in baseball, Ceddanne Rafaela, who is signed to an extension, and Wilyer Abreu, who is younger and has more club control.
Duran was an All-Star last season and led baseball in doubles and triples. His production has taken a dip this year, but he is under club control through 2028 and the Red Sox could solve their logjam and maximize his value by trading him now.
Many outfield-needy contenders would be interested in Duran. He could yield the Red Sox some much-needed pitching in a trade.
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