On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox will open up a series with the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park.
They are coming off a 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida.
Jarren Duran finished with one hit and three strikeouts.
UPDATE: The Red Sox won 10-1.
Red Sox Announce Duran Decision
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI single in the top of the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 9, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
For Friday’s game, the Red Sox have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Red Sox 6/12 M. Gasper DH C. Rafaela CF W. Abreu RF W. Contreras 1B J. Duran LF C. Durbin 3B I. Kiner-Falefa 2B M. Mayer SS C. Wong C S. Gray SP”
M. Gasper DH C. Rafaela CF W. Abreu RF W. Contreras 1B J. Duran LF C. Durbin 3B I. Kiner-Falefa 2B M. Mayer SS C. Wong C
S. Gray SP
Duran has been moved down to the 5th spot in the lineup on Friday.
He had been the team’s leadoff hitter for over a month.
Right now, the 2024 MLB All-Star is batting .210 with 52 hits, 10 home runs, 34 RBI’s, 33 runs and 11 stolen bases in 61 games.
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox singles during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 05, 2026 in New York City.
Duran was picked in the 7th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He has spent all six seasons of his MLB career with the Red Sox.
Social Media Reacts To Friday’s Lineup
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 31, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@paultys18: “As bad a lineup I’ve ever seen. No wonder we can’t win at Fenway.”
@Pick4win: “just end the Mickey Gasper Experience already, fire AAA Tracy and get a real staff and manager”
@Nightshadow077: “What a dumpster fire”
@pburns622: “Duran should be 8th. Worst leadoff man in redsox history. Thanks Cora”
Red Sox Right Now
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox walks off of the field after striking out against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Fenway Park on August 01, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Red Sox are currently at the bottom of the American League East with a 27-39 record in 66 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and 10-21 in 31 games at home).
Following three games with the Rangers, the Red Sox will host the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision Before Rangers Series