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Red Sox Think Jarren Duran Needs a Fresh Start
It would be a huge surprise if Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is with the team in spring training next year in Fort Myers, Fla., in the opinion of Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Boston is looking for an upgrade over Duran and thinks he "needs a fresh start." The BoSox are trying to deal from a position of strength to acquire some starting pitching, as they already have prospect Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, and Ceddanne Rafaela in the outfield. The 29-year-old Duran isn't a great defensive outfielder, and he took a step back in 2025 after hitting .285 with a career-high 21 home runs and 34 stolen bases while leading the league in doubles (48) and triples (14). He led the league in triples (13) again in 2025 but regressed to slash .256/.332/.442 with 16 homers, 84 RBI, 86 runs, and 24 steals in 157 regular-season games. Despite his defensive limitations and lack of high-end power, Duran will be an attractive contributor across all roto categories, regardless of where he's playing in 2026.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
