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Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox-Tigers Trade Idea Centered Around $123M All-Star Should Terrify Yankees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox are in fourth place in the American League East and could end up being sellers by the time the July 31 trade deadline approaches. They reportedly have received some trade interest for All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran. Duran was an All-Star last year, but may be the odd man out in Boston. The team has Ceddanne Rafaela signed to a long-term extension and Wilyer Abreu under team control until 2030. Sooner or later, they are going to have to make a move to get Roman Anthony in the big leagues. Duran has the most trade value and is older than his fellow outfielders. If Duran is available, many teams, not just contenders, could be picking up the phones to try and get him. However, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed this trade that would send him to the Detroit Tigers. Red Sox receive: RHP Jackson Jobe and SS Bryce Rainer (Tigers No. 3 prospect) Tigers receive: OF Jarren Duran "They ought to be in World Series or bust mode after a 40-22 start to the year, and adding Duran would further super-charge an offense that has been a pleasant surprise," wrote Rymer. "It needs Duran's speed, as the Tigers' 21 stolen bases are the fewest in MLB. Because the Tigers are set with Riley Greene in left field, Duran could take over in center and put a stop to a revolving door that has seen seven players start at the position. This would free Javier Báez up to be a proper super-utility man." CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 27: First base coach José David Flores #58 of the Boston Red Sox holds back Jarren Duran #16 as Duran yells at a fan during the seventh inning against the Cleveland... CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 27: First base coach José David Flores #58 of the Boston Red Sox holds back Jarren Duran #16 as Duran yells at a fan during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. MoreThe Tigers went on an improbable run to the postseason last year, going 39-26 in the second half and reaching Game 5 of the American League Division Series. They have picked up right where they left off and have the best record in baseball. They are ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League standings, but adding Duran could really threaten the Yankees' reign as American League champions. Duran is hitting .273/.318/424 with four home runs and a league-leading six triples. He would add some serious speed to their team on the basepaths and deepen their lineup. If the Yankees watched the Tigers trade for Duran, it could put them in a tough spot for years to come. Duran is under club control through 2028 and is projected to earn a six-year, $123 million deal on the open market. The Red Sox are unlikely to pay him after paying Rafaela and with Anthony ready to become a pillar of the team. More MLB: MLB Insider Tags Mariners As Landing Spot For AL East Infielder
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox Trade Idea Lands Ryan Mountcastle After Jarren Duran News
Red Sox Trade Idea Lands Ryan Mountcastle After Jarren Duran News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It remains uncertain what the Boston Red Sox plan to do heading into the trade deadline at the end of July. For a Red Sox organization that had an opportunity to win the division entering the year, at least on paper, there's a scenario where they could be buyers, despite playing like one of the worst teams in the American League East. Advertisement If the Red Sox look to make a move, it has to come at first base. The team has been searching for a first baseman over the past few weeks and has attempted to fill in the gaps with some average players, to say the least. Searching for a potential option, Mike Cole of NESN recently proposed a trade idea for the Red Sox to acquire Ryan Mountcastle of the Baltimore Orioles, adding that Jim Bowden of The Athletic stated Mountcastle could be available. Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) bats against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Fenway Fluharty-Imagn Images 'Mountcastle probably makes more sense as a low-risk move. The problem, as Bowden notes, is he's injured. The 28-year-old is on the injured list with a hamstring injury, and those can linger. He's a right-handed bat, though, so he'd help balance the batting order when healthy. He has seen his power numbers dip over the years, and he has struggled to replicate his rookie season in 2021 when he hit 33 home runs and drove in 89 runs,' Cole wrote. Advertisement Mountcastle is dealing with an injury, but when he's been healthy, there have been periods throughout his career where he looks to be a very good player. His best season came during the 2021 campaign, when he hit 33 home runs. After hitting just 18 in 2023 and 13 in 2024, there are questions about whether his power is what it used to be. However, he still managed to post an OPS+ above 110 in both of those seasons. Related: Red Sox Looking to Make Early Deadline Move After Jarren Duran Trade Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox Looking to Make Early Deadline Move After Jarren Duran Trade Rumors
Red Sox Looking to Make Early Deadline Move After Jarren Duran Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rumors have now surfaced that the San Diego Padres are interested in trading for Jarren Duran. What the Boston Red Sox do over the next two months will likely determine how they move at the trade deadline, but there are many ways this organization could go. Advertisement And according to The Athletic, there's a chance that an early trade deadline move could be the outcome. The Athletics' Jen McCaffrey noted that an early trade deadline move could rejuvenate the team, putting less pressure on Craig Breslow, as some of his moves have clearly not worked out as the organization had hoped. 'For as good as the Red Sox and their fan base felt in spring training, the optimism that the team will contend is questionable at best as the calendar has flipped to June. Perhaps early trade deadline moves can rejuvenate the team and help Breslow reconfigure what has turned into a disappointing mess of a season so far,' she wrote. Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) runs off of the field after scoring a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Fenway Fluharty-Imagn Images The last thing the Red Sox want to do is to make a trade just for the sake of making a trade. They sit at 29-32 and are already 8.5 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the American League East. Advertisement If there's a player available they love, and they wouldn't have to give up much to land said player, exploring that option should be on the table. However, if they just make a trade to make a trade, there's a very good chance it'll go south. At the very least, it seems that Boston is willing to do what it takes to try to win. If the front office wants to make a move, it looks like it's certainly a possibility at this stage. Related: Red Sox OF Wilyer Abreu Listed as Trade Candidate By MLB Insider This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
MLB Insider Reveals Red Sox Stance on Jarren Duran Trade Talks
MLB Insider Reveals Red Sox Stance on Jarren Duran Trade Talks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox might be the most interesting team to watch, approaching the MLB trade deadline. With multiple stars on the injured list, Boston has every reason to buy, but with a 29-34 record, they also have every reason to sell. As the Red Sox trudge on, the team is zeroing in on a decision about outfielder Jarren Duran's future. Advertisement On Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that the San Diego Padres have expressed interest in trading for the former All-Star. Sean McAdam of adds to the report, stating that Padres' GM AJ Preller has recently called the Red Sox to inquire about Duran's availability as talks have intensified with top prospect Roman Anthony's expected promotion. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Yet, McAdam claims the Red Sox and the Padres may not be the perfect trade partners due to Boston's need for starting pitching and San Diego's lack thereof. Even Padres top prospects Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries likely would not be enough for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to part ways with Duran, knowing how far both players are away from contributing at the Major League level. While Boston holds out for a better deal, McAdam revealed the Padres are not the only team to have called the Red Sox about Duran. Although he did not go into specifics, he did say that Duran is 'far from untradeable.' Advertisement McAdam further explains that Boston is willing to listen to trade offers for Duran. However, they are not shopping him. Duran will turn 29 in September and will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2028 season. Despite Boston making no effort to discuss a contract extension with him, it will take a haul of top-level prospects to part ways with the team's best outfielder. Related: Red Sox Looking to Make Early Deadline Move After Jarren Duran Trade Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Padres Held Call With Red Sox Regarding Jarren Duran Trade, Second MLB Insider Reports
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Since Monday, Boston Red Sox fans have been all abuzz with a rumor that the San Diego Padres are attempting to make a trade for Boston's 2024 All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran. The buzz started with a report by Padres correspondent Dennis Lin of The Athletic, who noted that San Diego had first tried to get Duran prior to last season. With an offensive disaster in left field — Padres left fielders rank second-worst in MLB with a combined .533 OPS — San Diego president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is once again setting his sights on Duran as he searches for some way to improve the position, Lin reported. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 28: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a photo with the Wally Home Run Head in the dugout before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American... MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 28: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a photo with the Wally Home Run Head in the dugout before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 28, 2025. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonThe following day, a veteran Boston baseball writer said he had independently confirmed with "an industry source" that Preller did, in fact, call the Red Sox to inquire about Duran's availability. But that writer, MassLive Red Sox columnist Sean McAdam, went on to say that while the Padres' interest in Duran is real, the Red Sox appear far less enthusiastic about parting with their 28-year-old leadoff hitter, who still has three years of team control after this one remaining before he hits free agency. More MLB: Watch: Tempers Flare Between Red Sox, Angels as Multiple Players, Coaches Involved "While Duran may represent the perfect fit for the Padres — relatively affordable for a team currently not in position to add much to its payroll," McAdam wrote, "the same can't be said from the Red Sox' perspective." Duran through the first two months of the season has lagged somewhat behind his pace from last season, particularly in May when the entire Red Sox team hit a slump and won just 11 games while dropping 17. Last season, Duran posted an OPS of .724 in April and March, and .767 in May. This year, those numbers are .762 and then, in May, .697. But it was in June that Duran really started to put together his All-Star credentials last year, hitting .360 with seven home runs, nine stolen bases and a sparkling 1.063 OPS for the month. While this June is just getting started, Duran through the first three games was showing signs that this is indeed his favorite month, with five hits including four doubles in 15 plate appearances, and a .933 OPS. It would not be surprising, then, if the Red Sox wanted to wait a few weeks to evaluate what Duran's performance actually looks like this season, before deciding whether to part ways with him. More MLB: Padres Reportedly Targeting Red Sox $3.75 Million All-Star, But Should Boston Make Trade?
