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Padres’ Bid for Jarren Duran Stalls as Red Sox Demand Controllable Starter

Buoyed by a seven-game winning streak, Boston is leveraging Duran’s team control through 2028 to press for a starter who can help immediately

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox runs in after the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by Wyatt Langford #36 after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on July 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • The Padres have been relentless in pursuing Duran but their top pitching trade chips, Dylan Cease and Michael King, are on expiring contracts and don’t meet Boston’s need for long-term rotation help.
  • The New York Mets view Duran as a center field upgrade who could shift Brandon Nimmo to left and add speed and versatility atop their lineup.
  • Kansas City remains linked to Duran as it seeks to revitalize a struggling outfield, although the Royals may struggle to meet Boston’s starter-for-star threshold.
  • Boston’s seven-game winning streak has reinforced its playoff credentials even as the front office weighs trade discussions.
  • With the July 31 deadline looming, the Red Sox are holding firm on acquiring a controllable starting pitcher through 2026 or beyond in exchange for Duran.