Overview
- Reports on Saturday say the Boston Red Sox are open to trading outfielder Jarren Duran and are taking calls from other clubs.
- Duran has struggled in 2026, hitting .198/.256/.338 with 125 strikeouts and an OPS+ of 68, a slide that has sharply reduced his trade value.
- Recent incidents include a public confrontation with teammate Willson Contreras and a social-media report of an alleged threat to a content creator, with the latter described in limited sourcing.
- Several outlets have named possible suitors such as the Phillies, Padres, Marlins, Diamondbacks and Astros, and some publications have floated a speculative Mets-for-Luis Robert Jr. swap that teams have not confirmed.
- Teams may still view Duran as a controllable, bounce-back candidate because he finished eighth in MVP voting two years ago and had an above-average season as recently as last year.