Trade talk around Jarren Duran has been around for years, but this offseason already feels like a different kind of noise for the Boston Red Sox outfielder.
It’s only Nov. 12, yet the chatter has picked up fast during the General Manager Meetings. On Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe laid out Duran’s status with the club and said he had heard the same thing from three anonymous evaluators: Duran is available.
Later that day, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon added four teams to the conversation as possible fits.
"The San Diego Padres have long had interest in Duran," Rosenthal and Sammon wrote. "The Seattle Mariners also could show interest but probably will aim higher in their quest to replace Randy Arozarena.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, short on left-handed hitters, are another potential fit. Ditto for the Chicago Cubs, who face the losses of free-agent outfielders Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ but might want Duran if he is non-tendered."
Among those clubs, Arizona stands out as the most interesting match. Duran’s value has taken a hit after a rough 2026 season, but the Diamondbacks may have a trade chip of their own in Ketel Marte, who also comes off a complicated 2026 campaign. MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert reported that the expectation is Arizona will at least explore the idea of moving Marte again this offseason after weighing that possibility last year.
A straight one-for-one swap is not realistic, but if Boston likes Duran enough to test the market with Arizona, there’s at least a path to a bigger deal. A package built around Duran and a prospect could be enough to get the Diamondbacks’ attention.
If the Red Sox were able to land Marte, he would take over at second base, with Curtis Mead sliding to designated hitter. That would leave Boston’s lineup in strong shape.
The Mariners are another team to watch, even if they may be aiming higher in their search for help. Seattle struggled in 2026, but it reached the American League Championship Series in 2025. If Boston moved Duran and then got back on track, the Mariners could be a threat to the Red Sox next year.
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