Overview
- MLB announced Abreu and Rafaela as American League Gold Glove winners, a boost to their defensive value in a crowded Boston outfield.
- Evaluators at MLB Trade Rumors grouped Jarren Duran and Abreu among top offseason trade candidates and said both are expected to draw widespread interest.
- The front office is prioritizing starting pitching, with Roman Anthony’s .292 average and .859 OPS in 71 games intensifying the logjam.
- Duran remains a prime asset under team control through 2028 with an $8 million 2026 club option, though a file‑and‑trial arbitration policy wrinkle could affect timing on that decision.
- Newsweek cites a MassLive prediction that San Diego, where A.J. Preller has long coveted Duran, could be Boston’s trade partner this winter, though no deal has been reached.