McAdam: San Diego Padres "Relentless In Their Pursuit" of Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran

[Matthew Lenz]

We don't know if the Red Sox will be buyers or sellers at the deadline, and it likely will depend on their performance over the next couple of weeks after the returns of Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman from injury.

If they do decide to sell, it appears the San Diego Padres will be after one of their highest priced assets. Sean McAdam of MassLive is reporting that the San Diego Padres have been "relentless in their pursuit of the Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran.

Duran, controlled through 2028, has put together a solid 2025 campaign for the Red Sox. In 94 games. He boasts a .752 OPS, supported by a .260 batting average and a .318 on-base percentage, including 8 home runs and 15 stolen bases. It's been a different story on the defensive side of the ball.

Primarily playing left field, his defensive metrics show a Fielding Run Value of -5 and Outs Above Average of -5. Regardless, he'll fetch a good return if he is dealt.

If they're sellers, should the Red Sox deal Duran or keep him part of a core who could help get the team back on track over the next few years? Join the conversation in the comments!

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