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Red Sox Poised to Deal From Outfield Surplus, With ESPN Putting Duran’s Trade Odds at 50%

Abreu’s youth, elite defense, extra club control strengthen the case to keep him.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel report Boston will eventually move either Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu rather than keep full-time players in part-time roles.
  • The insiders put Duran’s trade likelihood at about 50% and list the Tigers, Royals, Giants, Pirates, Phillies, Mets, Reds and Diamondbacks as possible destinations.
  • Duran is characterized as a high-value piece with elite bat and foot speed, top-tier baserunning impact and three remaining years of team control.
  • Abreu is presented as the preferable keeper, entering his age-27 season with back-to-back Gold Gloves in right field, strong defensive metrics and four years of club control.
  • Reporting underscores a broader outfield logjam featuring Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela and others, with outside proposals targeting rotation help or a middle-of-the-order bat via any trade.