Red Sox insider’s report eliminates longshot Jarren Duran non-tender fears

The Boston Red Sox are certain to tender Jarren Duran a contract for 2027. They should trade him immediately after.

By Katie Manganelli · BoSox Injection

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:01 PM

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Sean McAdam reports the Boston Red Sox will tender outfielder Jarren Duran a contract for the 2027 season.
Jarren Duran struggled offensively in 2026, posting a .207/.266/.361 slash line with 20 home runs.
Katie Manganelli argues the Red Sox should offer Duran a contract and then trade him immediately.

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According to a report by Sean McAdam of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox will "no doubt" tender outfielder Jarren Duran a contract for the 2027 season. The report puts to rest speculation that Boston might non-tender the 30-year-old following an offensive regression in 2026, during which he batted .207 with 165 strikeouts across 151 games.

BoSox Injection writer Katie Manganelli argues that although tendering Duran a contract avoids losing him for nothing, the Red Sox should trade him immediately afterward. Manganelli asserts that trading Duran would relieve Boston's crowded outfield and replenish trade assets, highlighting his remaining defensive metrics, sprint speed, and 20 home runs.

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