The Boston Red Sox are struggling. They are 29-34 and sit 10 games back of the New York Yankees in the American League East.
They were expected to be a clear contender in 2025, but that hasn’t come to fruition despite the offseason additions of Alex Bregman, Garret Crochet, Aroldis Chapman and Walker Buehler.
This could lead them to sell at this summer’s trade deadline. One piece that could generate a massive haul is outfielder Jarren Duran.
Would Boston even consider trading him? It’s not impossible. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report listed the Detroit Tigers as a potential landing spot.
“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,” Rymer wrote.
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The trade proposal would send right-hander Jackson Jobe and Tigers No. 3 prospect Bryce Rainer back to Boston. This would be a huge haul for the Red Sox.
This could also open up an outfield spot for their own top prospect, Roman Anthony.
Duran is hitting .273/.318/.424 with four home runs, 35 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a .743 OPS in Boston this year. If Boston decides to sell, this could set them up well for the future, even if they have to say goodbye to a star in Duran.
The Red Sox may be falling out of contention this year. They’ve been stuck in the middle for the past few seasons.
Picking a direction at the deadline could help create more clarity for the future.
It will be interesting to see if they even consider trading Duran.
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