Jarren Duran is in his fifth season with the Boston Red Sox, and so far, it’s been another strong year for the outfielder. He’s already played in over 100 games and is on pace for another season with 700+ plate appearances — a level of consistency that’s made him a valuable contributor. But despite his impact, trade rumors continue to swirl around the organization.
Recently, Duran delivered what felt like a strong message, making it clear that he loves being in Boston. While he acknowledged the possibility of a trade, he also emphasized how happy he is to play with his current teammates.
“If it happens, it happens, but, you know, it’s just all rumors for now, so I’m just gonna keep having fun with my boys… I love this team. I mean, I feel like, personally, I feel like we do it all,” Duran said. “We can hit homers, we can run, we’re athletic, we’re young. And the best part about us being so young is, like, if we lose the hard game, like, we’re laughing and joking, like, flushing it, and we’re ready to move on to the next game.”
Who’s Interested in Duran?
One of the most recent reports came from Jeff Passan, who noted on July 24 that Duran could be the “best fit” for the Reds ahead of the trade deadline. There was also some confusion around the Padres, who were said to be interested but reportedly never made a formal offer — a rumored package involving Ethan Salas and Dylan Cease wasn’t real.
The Red Sox may not be in a position to lose a player like Duran. Following Boston’s most recent game, he leads the team in hits with 109 — no other teammate has reached the 100-hit mark — and his 12 triples this season rank second in MLB behind the Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll.
The Red Sox Situation
Right now, the Red Sox need all the top performers they can keep. The trade deadline could help them strengthen the roster, but even Garrett Crochet recently said Boston doesn’t necessarily need a major influx of new players.At 56–50 and sitting third in the AL East, the Red Sox are locked in a tight race with the slumping Yankees (56–48) and the surging Blue Jays (63–42).