The Boston Red Sox, fresh off a league-leading 15-game win streak, are looking to make a big move at the Aug. 3 MLB Trade deadline.
Recent reports have suggested that Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is involved in these rumors. The former All-Star Game MVP is a name that could be on the move over the weekend.
Labeled as “clear buyers,” according to CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams, the insider said that Jarren Duran is a player the Red Sox are willing to part ways with at the deadline.
“The Red Sox, clear buyers after a 15-game winning streak helped them surge back into the playoff race, are willing to trade outfielder Jarren Duran before Monday’s deadline, multiple sources told CBS Sports,” McWilliams wrote.
McWilliams linked the San Diego Padres and the Minnesota Twins to Duran in trade talks.
Jarren Duran’s Frustrating 2026 Season
GettyAlthough the Boston Red Sox have flipped their season after a 15-game win streak, outfielder Jarren Duran has struggled. The 19-year-old is batting .195/.252/.337 in 101 games in 2026. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who won the All-Star Game MVP two short years ago in 2024, is having a season to forget in 2026.
Just two years ago, the 29-year-old was also named to the All-MLB Second Team that season. Fast forward to now, the Red Sox are getting the complete opposite out of him.
Durran has been healthy all throughout this season, but has struggled at the plate. In 101 games, he’s batting .195/.252/.337 with 13 home runs, 54 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.
Boston is trying to get the best out of Duran, but momentum hasn’t been created so far this season. His WAR has gradually shrunk from an 8.7 in 2024 to 0.3 in 2026.
“I f– suck,” Duran said after the Red Sox’s win over the Athletics on Thursday. “Of course I’m f– p– at myself.”
Since the start of June, Durran has a .167 batting average, three home runs, and 21 RBIs, according to Statmuse. Something isn’t clicking right for the 29-year-old, resulting in his name being inserted into trade talks.
Red Sox Look to Buy at Trade Deadline
GettyThe Boston Red Sox have been linked to some of the league’s best infielders at the MLB trade deadline. This includes the Miami Marlins‘ Otto Lopez (pictured), the Los Angeles Angels‘ Zach Neto, and the Houston Astros’ Jeremy Pena, among a list of others. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox have scraped their way back into postseason contention. This has flipped the franchise’s script ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Boston is looking to make a big splash over the weekend, says ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
“The Red Sox fought their way back into contention and aren’t done adding after acquiring Curtis Mead,” the MLB senior insider said. “They are going big. Maybe that means getting Zach Neto from the Angels. They could try to convince Houston to move Jeremy Pena, even as the Astros try to win now, or wheedle (CJ) Abrams from Washington. The best opportunity, though, could be (Otto) Lopez, the Marlins’ All-Star shortstop.”
An upgrade to the Red Sox’s infield could take place, stemming their interest in Neto, Pena, and Lopez. Even Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres has been linked to the Red Sox, says The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Something is cooking in Boston, and Jarren Duran could be a player the Red Sox move in exchange.
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