Red Sox, Cardinals Confirm Key Stars Off Trade Block Before Deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox appear unlikely to trade outfielder Jarren Duran, despite earlier speculation linking him to teams like the San Diego Padres. Multiple sources, including insiders from WEEI and SI, confirm that the Red Sox are no longer entertaining offers for Duran, who remains a key clubhouse presence and contributor to their current success. The team is managing a crowded outfield roster and has shifted Ceddanne Rafaela to second base due to injury, reducing the perceived surplus of outfielders. While Duran is expected to remain with Boston through the deadline, reports suggest he may be traded after the season concludes. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Sonny Gray is also expected to stay put, as he has invoked his no-trade clause and expressed a desire to remain with the team through 2025. These decisions reflect a broader trend of key players opting to stay with their current teams amid trade deadline rumors.