Jarren Duran is all but gone from the Boston Red Sox this winter as trade rumors accelerate across Major League Baseball.
Bob Nightengale Reports Outfielder Is Practically Gone
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Boston outfielder Jarren Duran is “like gone” as the current offseason gets underway. Rumors have swirled around the 30-year-old player for the past two years, but insiders suggest the front office is finally ready to move him.
Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Sean McAdam of MassLive also targeted the current winter window as the precise moment Boston will trade the left-handed hitter. The Red Sox previously kept a high asking price on Duran, but that valuation is expected to drop significantly following a difficult campaign.
Low Batting Average Complicates Duran's Salary Arbitration
Duran finished last season as the second-worst qualified hitter in Major League Baseball, recording a .207 batting average. That offensive slide complicates his financial outlook as salary arbitration approaches.
Industry projections estimate Duran’s upcoming salary arbitration award at $11 million. That figure marks a sharp jump from the $7.7 million he earned in 2026, creating a steep financial hurdle for a team evaluating him primarily as a fourth outfielder.
Stark Contrast to 2024 Breakout Season
The trade discussions represent a swift fall from grace for an athlete who appeared to be a foundational piece for the franchise just two years ago. During the 2024 season, Duran posted a stellar 9.0 WAR while leading the league in doubles and triples.
That standout campaign featured a .285 batting average, 21 home runs, 75 RBIs, and 34 stolen bases. By comparison, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded a 9.8 WAR in 2026.
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