""I'm not sure I understand why the Red Sox keep listening to offers for Duran, outside of the fact they envision their future outfield as Wilyer Abreu in right field, Ceddanne Rafaela in center field and Roman Anthony in left," Bowden wrote. "Why not keep Duran for DH? Or, better yet, why not let all four outfielders rotate between the outfield and DH?""
"While Duran raised his value in 2024 as a dynamic leadoff hitter and All-Star Game MVP, his play did dip in 2025 - with his WAR dropping from 8.7 to 4.6. That's still an impressive result for the veteran outfielder, but given his age (29) and what was a lackluster showing in Boston's Wild-Card series against the Yankees, Boston could deem Duran as the odd man out."
The Red Sox have an outfield logjam following Roman Anthony's arrival, with Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu and Anthony all competing for roles. Duran is viewed as a potential trade candidate amid roster crowding and discussions of rotating outfielders and DH duties. Duran's performance fell from a 2024 WAR of 8.7 to 4.6 in 2025, and a weak Wild-Card showing combined with his age (29) raises trade feasibility. Duran carries an affordable $8 million salary in 2026 and team control through 2028, making him attractive to multiple contending clubs.
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