Heading into the trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox were rumored to be parting ways with outfielder Jarren Duran. The 28-year-old outfielder could've been a significant trade piece in a deal that could bring Boston a starting pitcher.
The Red Sox decided not to part ways with Duran, and much of that had to do with the team being one of the three Wild Card teams in the American League.
If the season ended today, the Red Sox would be playing in their first playoff game since 2021. If Boston thinks they have a chance at winning their first World Series since 2018, Duran would have to be a big part of it.
Even though Duran wasn't traded at the deadline, there still is a chance he could be moved this winter, and Katie Manganelli from Fansided thinks it could happen.
"Jarren Duran was the subject of countless trade rumors leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, but the Red Sox made it clear they wouldn't trade him. Not even a Joe Ryan deal with the Twins could entice Boston into giving up Duran," Manganelli wrote. "Duran is still the odd man out in the Red Sox's outfield, though. He's regressed on both sides of the ball since his MVP-caliber season in 2024, although he's still having a solid year at the plate. Duran's speed is attractive to clubs that need a jolt on the base paths, and he has plenty of trade value left over from his 2024 campaign and the two years of team control remaining on his contract (three if he's traded after 2025)."
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Duran had a season to remember in 2024, being named an All-Star and winning the game's Most Valuable Player Award.
Duran still has three years of control after this season, which is on a $3.8 million contract for this year. If the Red Sox do trade Duran this winter, it most likely will be for another starting pitcher they were trying to get at the deadline.
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