Red Sox Face Offensive Struggles, Trade Talks Surround Jarren Duran

The Boston Red Sox are struggling offensively in the 2025 season, with outfielder Jarren Duran acknowledging the heavy pressure to perform amid a six-game losing streak and recent key player absences, including Rafael Devers' trade to the San Francisco Giants. Duran, who was an AL All-Star Game MVP in 2024, has seen a decline in his performance this season and admits to putting too much pressure on himself, which affects his play. Despite trade rumors and an outfield logjam, Duran remains focused on the team and tries not to let potential trades weigh on him, emphasizing his lack of control over such decisions. The Red Sox currently hover slightly below .500 but remain in the postseason hunt, leading to speculation that the team might trade Duran to resolve the outfield surplus and maximize his value before it declines further. Duran has strongly refuted claims that the team does not care about winning, expressing frustration at such perceptions and reaffirming his commitment to helping the team win. While there is interest in Duran from other teams, some analysts believe the Red Sox would only trade him if presented with an exceptional offer, especially as they remain close to playoff contention.