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Houston Astros Urged To Trade For Boston Red Sox Outfielder in Swap of All-Stars

After being swept in their American League Wild Card Series by the Chicago White Sox, it’s going to be an offseason full of questions for the Houston Astros. The question that has to be answered is: Who is going to…

By Scott Roche · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:01 PM

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A trade proposal urges Houston to acquire Boston outfielder Jarren Duran alongside Tanner Houck and Eduardo Rivera.
The hypothetical permanent trade would send infielder Carlos Correa to the Boston Red Sox.
Writer Scott Roche notes that Duran would address the Astros' clear need for a left-handed hitting outfielder.

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Writer Scott Roche highlights a proposal urging the Houston Astros to trade Carlos Correa to the Boston Red Sox for Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck, and Eduardo Rivera. The suggested trade concept, originally proposed by MLB analyst Patrick McAvoy, would provide Houston with an All-Star outfielder alongside two pitching options ahead of the 2027 season.

Roche explains that Duran would address Houston's need for a left-handed bat, while Houck and Rivera would provide pitching depth. Meanwhile, the permanent trade proposal envisions the Red Sox acquiring Correa to serve as a designated hitter or bolster the left side of the infield.

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Houston Astros Urged To Trade For Boston Red Sox Outfielder in Swap of All-Stars

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