Red Sox Reject Padres' Trade Offer for Duran

The Boston Red Sox have rejected a substantial trade offer from the San Diego Padres for outfielder Jarren Duran, who is under team control through 2028. The proposed deal included pitcher Dylan Cease, top catching prospect Ethan Salas, and another prospect, but Boston declined due to Cease's status as a struggling pitcher and concerns about acquiring short-term rentals or players with injury issues. Red Sox management values Duran's elite speed, versatility, and ongoing solid performance, despite his current play falling below his 2024 All-Star level. Boston is seeking a starting pitcher with long-term team control rather than a rental like Cease, who will be a free agent after the season. The Padres remain interested in addressing their outfield gap but must improve their offer to meet the Red Sox's demands. Duran continues to be a key asset for the Red Sox as the trade deadline approaches.