On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox will finish their series with the Athletics at Fenway Park.
They are coming off a 7-3 loss on Saturday.
Jarren Duran (who batted 8th) finished with three strikeouts in four at-bats.
Boston Red Sox Announce Duran Decision
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox throws his broken bat after striking out with two runners on base to end the eighth inning against the Athletics at Fenway Park on August 8, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
For Sunday’s game, the Red Sox have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “BOS Red Sox Lineup 08/09 1. Nick Sogard 3B 2. Ceddanne Rafaela CF 3. Wilyer Abreu DH 4. Willson Contreras 1B 5. Andruw Monasterio SS 6. Anthony Seigler 2B 7. Jarren Duran LF 8. Eli White RF 9. Jake Rogers C”
Duran has been moved up to the 7th spot in the order on Sunday.
He is currently batting .202 with 85 hits, 16 home runs, 60 RBIs, 52 runs and 17 stolen bases in 109 games.
The 29-year-old is in the middle of his 6th season at the MLB level (all with the Red Sox).
Looking At The Red Sox Right Now
GettyJarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Red Sox have been among the best stories in all of the MLB this season.
After a slow start to the 2026 season (and firing manager Alex Cora), they have turned things around in a major way.
Right now, the Red Sox are the third-place team in the American League East with a 64-52 record in 116 games.
GettyJarren Duran #16 high-fives Andruw Monasterio #32 of the Boston Red Sox after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics during the second inning at Fenway Park on August 07, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Over their last ten games, the Red Sox have gone 9-1 (and they are 29-30 in 59 games at home).
Following Sunday’s game with the Athletics, they will head to Canada for a series with the Toronto Blue Jays that starts on Monday night.
Looking At The Athletics Right Now
GettyDonovan Walton #29 (L) and Jacob Wilson #5 of the Athletics celebrate after their 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 8, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
As for the Athletics, they are currently the fourth-place team in the American League West with a 46-71 record in 118 games.
They have gone just 1-9 over their last ten games (and are 25-35 in 60 games on the road).
Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision Before Athletics Series Finale