Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Red Sox Tabbed to Trade Jarren Duran For World Series Hero, No. 1 Prospect

Red Sox Tabbed to Trade Jarren Duran For World Series Hero, No. 1 Prospect

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are considering a major trade involving outfielder Jarren Duran to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This proposed trade could bring World Series pitcher Justin Wrobleski and top prospect catcher Dalton Rushing to the Red Sox. The Dodgers might benefit from Duran's strong performance to boost their outfield.

Key Facts

  • The Boston Red Sox have traded for pitchers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, and first baseman Wilson Contreras.
  • The Red Sox have not signed any free agents this offseason.
  • Analyst Griffey "G.G." Geiss suggested a trade involving Jarren Duran, sending him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The trade proposal includes acquiring Justin Wrobleski, a pitcher who performed well in the World Series, and Dalton Rushing, a highly-ranked catcher.
  • Jarren Duran has had better performance stats than current Dodgers outfielders.
  • The Red Sox need left-handed bullpen pitchers, and the proposed trade could help fill this gap.

Source Information