The Boston Red Sox are evaluating outfielder Jarren Duran as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, weighing his low league-wide trade value against potential roster changes.
Boston currently holds a 55-50 record following an 18-2 run over 20 games, according to reports from Heavy and Yahoo Sports on July 29, 2026.
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Duran has struggled at the plate this season, batting . 198 with a .
599 OPS. Manager Chad Tracy has adjusted by dropping Duran down the batting order to sixth, seventh, or eighth.
Despite the slump, Duran had shown brief signs of improvement, going 7 for 21 with six RBIs over a six-game stretch prior to a recent game against the Oakland Athletics, including a 3-for-4 performance against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Trade Value at All-Time Low
Internal team evaluations across the league currently place Duran's trade value at an all-time low, reported Jeff Passan.
The former 2024 All-Star hit over . 280 with 21 home runs two seasons ago and posted a .
774 OPS last year.
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Duran remains under club control for two additional years.
Roster dynamics further complicate Duran's standing with the franchise.
Boston features outfielders Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony, who are signed to long-term contract extensions, alongside Wilyer Abreu, who is controlled through 2029.
In addition, prospect Kristian Campbell has been playing outfield in Triple-A, hitting . 312 with a .
931 OPS over his last 22 games after signing a $60 million deal.
Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow has already initiated deadline moves by acquiring Curtis Mead.
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While Boston continues to explore additions to the active roster, the front office faces a choice between trading Duran while his value is low or holding him as outfield depth until Anthony returns from injury.
