Red Sox Consider Trading Left Fielder Jarren Duran Before Deadline

Boston is reportedly open to trading left fielder Jarren Duran before the upcoming deadline, according to CBS Sports reporter Julian McWilliams. Duran has posted a .195/.252/.337 slash line over 429 plate appearances, ranking at the bottom of qualified hitters in batting average and on-base percentage, with only four players posting a lower slugging percentage. Since June 1, his production has further declined to .167/.211/.247.

During a recent win over the Athletics, Duran expressed visible frustration after a fly ball that resulted in a hold by third-base coach Chad Epperson. While catcher Willson Contreras downplayed the incident after the game, reports indicate Duran’s displeasure was directed mainly at the coach.

The Red Sox, who are on a 15-game winning streak, could replace Duran with Masataka Yoshida in a left-field platoon alongside Jahmai Jones or pursue a right-handed outfielder via trade. Prospects such as Roman Anthony are progressing in their recovery and may assume a larger role in the outfield in the future.

Potential suitors for Duran include the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians, all of which have expressed interest in left-handed outfielders. Duran is under a $7.7 million arbitration contract, with roughly $2.4 million remaining, and is under team control through 2028, though a non-tender appears possible if he remains in Boston.