Overview
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Red Sox almost surely will move either Duran or Abreu, with no deal finalized yet.
- Boston’s depth in the outfield — including Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela, plus emerging options — is limiting available at-bats.
- Duran is viewed as the higher-value piece given his power-speed profile and team control, though questions persist about his defense.
- Abreu brings back-to-back Gold Gloves and a strong arm, with recent performance noted for a hot start that cooled in the second half.
- Analysts expect Boston to prioritize pitching in any return, and urgency could rise if the club signs a major free-agent bat.