Padres' Trade Deadline Takes Wild Turn After Red Sox's Jarren Duran Decision
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The San Diego Padres desperately need to add an outfielder to fill the massive void in left field. They've been closely linked to a trade for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, but no deal has come to fruition to this point.
Still, it seems like the Padres have been all in to land Duran. He would come with All-Star potential and team control on his contract, two things the Padres desperately need.
While the Padres have stayed closely linked to Duran, USA Today's Bob Nightengale recently suggested the Red Sox had no plans of trading the All-Star outfielder in the coming days.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox bats in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox bats in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois."The Boston Red Sox have no plans to trade outfielder Jarren Duran at the deadline, rejecting the San Diego Padres' offers, and are more likely to move him this winter," Nightengale wrote.
This report is a crushing blow to the Padres and their fans. Adding Duran would have been the perfect deadline addition for the Padres to make as they try to chase down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the loaded National League West.
San Diego could still pursue a trade for Duran in the offseason if it wants to. But for now, the front office will need to pivot to a different option.
Luis Robert Jr. and Adolis Garcia are two change-of-scenery candidates the Padres could pursue. Neither guy has been great this season, but it would be a lot more affordable to trade for one of them than Duran.
Either way, a trade needs to be made in the coming days. The Padres need to find a solution for the biggest hole on their roster.
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