Red Sox likely trade Jarren Duran this offseason

One thing’s acquired to provide with the Pink Sox’ logjam within the outfield this offseason.

With the arrival of rookie phenom Roman Anthony this previous summer season, the Pink Sox must clear a spot within the outfield — a phase of the roster that’s already occupied by Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Wilyer Abreu. 

And in line with former MLB GM and present The Athletic employees author Jim Bowden, the writing is on the wall that Duran may very well be on his method out of Boston sooner or later this winter. 

In a post published Thursday that locations a highlight on 10 MLB gamers who’re “almost definitely to be traded this offseason,” Bowden listed Duran as Boston’s most-likely commerce chip. 

“I’m unsure I perceive why the Pink Sox maintain listening to gives for Duran, outdoors of the actual fact they envision their future outfield as Wilyer Abreu in proper area, Ceddanne Rafaela in heart area and Roman Anthony in left,” Bowden wrote. “Why not maintain Duran for DH? Or, higher but, why not let all 4 outfielders rotate between the outfield and DH?

“Regardless, Duran’s identify retains developing in commerce rumors and it now sounds just like the Pink Sox will transfer on from him this winter.”

Whereas Duran raised his worth in 2024 as a dynamic leadoff hitter and All-Star Recreation MVP, his play did dip in 2025 — along with his WAR dropping from 8.7 to 4.6.

That’s nonetheless a formidable outcome for the veteran outfielder, however given his age (29) and what was a lackluster exhibiting in Boston’s Wild-Card collection towards the Yankees, Boston may deem Duran because the odd man out — particularly if a commerce nets a big return.

There are a number of different groups who would covet Duran’s dynamic skillset, whereas his inexpensive contract ($8 million wage in 2026) and years of staff management (signed by means of 2028) would additional increase his commerce worth.

“Groups such because the Phillies, Dodgers, Tigers, Guardians and Rangers would like to land him. He’s additionally controllable by means of the 2028 season, so it might take an enormous haul for the Pink Sox to maneuver him,” Bowden wrote.

Anthony’s spot within the lineup received’t be questioned coming into the 2026 season, whereas Abreu and Rafaela are each youthful choices who nonetheless current loads of upside — particularly in the case of fielding and pop on the plate.

Even when Duran remains to be an influence participant, the Pink Sox may internet a big piece for Duran both in a one-for-one swap or a part of bigger bundle deal — particularly when involves confirmed beginning pitching behind Garrett Crochet within the rotation.

 

Conor Ryan is a employees author masking the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Pink Sox for Boston.com, a task he has held since 2023.