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https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/edge/article/baseball-daily-dose/jarren-duran-arrives-jarred-kelenic-returns?utm_tags=Edge1477 After sending a league-high five representatives to the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field earlier this week, the Red Sox’ loaded lineup will receive a considerable boost on Thursday evening with top prospect Jarren Duran being promoted to make his major-league debut in the team’s second-half opener against the division-rival Yankees. A massive swing overhaul has enabled the 24-year-old outfielder to unlock hidden over-the-fence pop, and blossom into a truly dynamic power/speed offensive force, slashing .270/.365/.561 with 15 homers and 12 stolen bases across 219 plate appearances at Triple-A Worcester this season. He’s expected to take over as the Red Sox everyday center fielder moving forward, with versatile veteran Enrique Hernandez transitioning to second base, replacing injured super-utility specialist Marwin Gonzalez. Duran projects as an immediate top-of-the-order catalyst, with the potential to make a significant impact in the runs scored and stolen base departments, thanks to his plate skills, plus-plus speed and a truly sublime surrounding cast. There’s some legitimate risk in his offensive profile, as the dramatic swing change has introduced a bit more swing-and-miss to his game, which could become problematic at the highest level.

Dearden? Scherff? Ward? (I'm not sure a team would grab him in the draft due to his injury, lots of players to squeeze in so maybe the Sox take that chance.)

He hasn't? https://www.milb.com/player/thaddeus-ward-663658

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Like sands through the hourglass, so are all of the posts about you hating on Duran.

Potts would be selling really low. Better to hold onto the former 1st rounder IMO.

I'm not sure he'll be ready in 2023.

Almost better to keep him for injury insurance at this point. Unfortunately, he's no longer seen as being able to play CF adequately and his bat will need to cover the corner OF positions.

This is my kind of posting. Love it.

I wasn't aware of Marwin. If he's going to the IL, Chavis stays. Why is Santana on the IL?

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Gross.

I do remember all those posts saying that Duran should not be promoted in 2021 under any circumstance. That is a thing that definitely happened.

@SoxProspects Tyler Dearden belted his tenth home run of the season in Greenville's 6-0 victory last night. The 23-year-old outfielder is slashing .285/.419/.557 with 39 RBI over 198 plate appearances. I'm not sure this guy is a sleeper anymore.

And went yard again last night.

I don't think anyone actually thinks that exists.

The contract was fine for 2019 Barnes.

DFA Brice. Send Chavis down. Let's f***ing go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SoxProspects Franchy Cordero tripled with one out in the bottom of the seventh, and then scored on a wild pitch to give @WooSox a walk-off 3-2 win. They split the doubleheader. Franchy's k rate has been ugly lately though.

First I'm hearing of this!

No. If the Pirates traded their draft pick, they'd lose out on a ton of slot money. Not sure that's likely to happen with the first pick of the draft.

Why drop Ward to 27, but leave Mata at 10? Mata has NEVER pitched a full season. I believe this is Ward's first injury.

It's the start of the second half. The Sox are in first place. The Sox just called up two legit prospects. Let's f***ing go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@RochieWBZ My sources tell me that P Tanner Houck will join the #RedSox tonight as they open their second half against the #Yankees - @wbz #wbz