Overview

• Duran remained in Boston after the July 31 deadline despite reported interest from teams including the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres
• He has slashed .306/.387/.663 with six home runs since early July, earning regular starts alongside Roman Anthony under Alex Cora
• Boston’s outfield features Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony, creating a surplus that complicates playing time
• The front office bolstered its staff at the deadline by acquiring right-hander Dustin May and adding veteran reliever Steven Matz
• Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter has identified Duran as Boston’s top candidate for a winter trade to secure controllable pitching depth