Is Jarren Duran a Fit for the Houston Astros?

[Matthew Lenz]

The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of another disappointing season, yet find themselves only four games out of the American League's final wild card spot. Whether they buy, sell, or stand pat at the deadline remains to be seen, but there will be a market for some of their players.

Jarren Duran is one of those players, and Chandler Rome of The Athletic is reporting that the "[Houston] Astros focus at the trade deadline is a left-handed hitting outfielder." If the Red Sox don't find any prospects that strike their fancy, the Astros do have more left-handed relievers than one bullpen realistically needs. This could allow the Red Sox to deal from the Major League roster while also bolstering another position group, especially if they decide to move Aroldis Chapman. However, even if they were to move Chapman, their bullpen isn't necessarily in need of more southpaws.

Like much of the Red Sox offense, Duran has struggled this year, slashing .201/.261/.364 this year with 13 home runs and 14 stolen bases across 82 games. He has two more years of team control.

 

Do you think the Red Sox should trade Duran? Join the conversation in the comments!

 

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[moonslav59]

I live in the HOU area, and there was a lot of talk about trades, last winter, namely involving Duran & Paredes. Word is HOU insisted on Abreu and did not want Duran, despite one more year of control than Paredes.

I still think Duran is better than what they have in the OF, but what do we get back? Is HOU a buyer or seller?

BTV has Duran at 5.6 and Paredes at 20. They do have Brice Matthews at 6.4 (5.5 yrs of control) and Yanier Diaz at 4.5 (2.5 years.)

BTV accepts Duran & Wong (4.8 value) for Diaz & Matthews.