Red Sox May Still 'Seriously Consider' Trading Jarren Duran
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The Boston Red Sox were at the center of many trade rumors, specifically involving their outfielders. The team opted not to trade away one of their outfielders, leaving a logjam going into next year.
Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony are all capable of playing every day. Anthony and Rafaela are not real trade candidates, but Abreu and Duran could be. Of the two, Duran has less club control and is older, making him the likelier trade chip.
Right now, Rafaela is seeing some time in the infield with Marcelo Mayer injured. However, next season, the Red Sox will have to make some kind of move to fix the logjam. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter tabbed Jarren Duran as a candidate to be traded before opening day next year.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 05: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with. David Hamilton #17 after scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 05: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with. David Hamilton #17 after scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on August 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More"The Red Sox have an obvious logjam in the outfield with Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and rookie Roman Anthony all vying for playing time," wrote Reuter. "Duran is the most logical trade candidate of the bunch in terms of value and remaining control. Flipping him for a controllable pitcher to bolster the starting rotation is something the Boston front office will need to seriously consider."
Duran was an All-Star last season, but got off to a slower start this year. However, in July, he showed why he is worth holding on to for a postseason run, and also upped his offseason trade value.
He is slashing .264/.329/.465 in 112 games. However, since the start of July, he has posted a .306/.387/.663 slash line with six home runs.
All four of the Red Sox's young outfielders have proven they do not deserve to be spending time on the bench. Flipping Duran for a pitcher could be a good situation for him and the team.
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