Summary
The Boston Red Sox are considering trading player Jarren Duran to acquire pitcher Luis Severino from the Oakland Athletics. This potential move aims to strengthen the Red Sox's pitching lineup. Duran's performance has declined since 2024, which might prompt the team to maximize his current trade value.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox returned to the postseason in 2025 after missing the playoffs for three years.
- Jarren Duran's performance in 2025 dropped compared to his standout 2024 season.
- Duran is set to earn $8 million if the Red Sox keep him next season.
- The club aims to strengthen its pitching rotation, with Craig Breslow emphasizing this need.
- Luis Severino, a former Yankees pitcher now with the Athletics, is seen as a potential addition.
- Severino's 2025 performance included a 4.54 ERA in 29 starts.
- The proposed trade might also include a prospect, Braden Nett, to bolster the Red Sox's lineup.
