Aroldis Chapman is a vital a part of the Red Sox roster. That’s notably true this week as his commerce market is no-doubt crimson sizzling, even when the Sox are unlikely to promote (or not less than they higher be). So it was definitely nervy yesterday, when he got here into the eighth inning towards the Dodgers, was instantly wild, after which was faraway from the sport after going through three hitters. However, for now, it appears to be like like there’s no main damage concern, as Chapman reportedly left the sport with a little bit of again tightness that he had hoped to pitch via. He’s thought-about day-to-day. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
Like Chapman, Jarren Duran has additionally discovered himself caught in a gyre of commerce rumors. He doesn’t appear too harassed about it, although, as he fights via the strain to follow-up on final yr’s star efficiency. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
Jarren Duran’s play within the outfield has notably declined from final yr. He’s hardly the one defensive problem the Sox are coping with although, as they proceed to offer free bases to the opposition. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
May Duran web the sox Mitch Keller from the Pirates or Dustin Could from the Dodgers? These are a few the theoretical offers floated on this commerce deadline hypothesis piece. (Jim Bowden, The Athletic)
However as a normal rule, don’t get too labored up over any potential offers you see floated within the media. As Alex Cora, himself a former worker of ESPN attests, a number of this shit is made up. (Tom Carroll, WEEI)
And, anyway, Duran could have confirmed simply how precious he’s to the crew over the course of the weekend’s Dodgers collection. in truth, in keeping with league sources, the Sox are now not contemplating dealing him. (Rob Bradford, WEEI)
