The Athletic’s Jayson Stark reports that many teams believe Jarren Duran is “the most likely of those players in their outfield to change teams.”
Executives who spoke to Stark suggest that the Red Sox don’t need to sell at the deadline as much as they need “to reconfigure the roster.” That means getting rid of some of the glut of players they have in the outfield. With Ceddanne Rafaela signed to a long-term deal and currently ranking inside the top 10 in WAR in the AL, he’s a lock to remain in Boston, as is top prospect Roman Anthony. Masataka Yoshida is set to come off the IL this week, but doesn’t have much trade value since he’s primarily a designated hitter, which means Duran and Wilyer Abreu remain the two names who could be traded. Abreu is younger and under team control for longer, plus he is coming off a Gold Glove season in right field, which makes Duran the most likely player to be dealt. If Duran is moved, his fantasy value could take a hit if he’s in a less hitter-friendly park or not leading off for his new team.