Overview

• The San Diego Padres have held calls with Boston, intensifying their pursuit of outfielder Jarren Duran.
• Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has declined to actively shop Duran despite multiple team inquiries.
• Injuries and inconsistent offense, highlighted by Gavin Sheets’ collision and underperformance, have left San Diego in urgent need of a left fielder.
• Duran’s OPS is down more than 100 points this season and he has managed only four home runs through early June.
• Potential trade talks face obstacles as the Padres lack the top-tier prospect capital Boston seeks and the July 31 deadline approaches.