Duran, Red Sox and WBC
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Speculation is rife about a potential trade sending outfielder Jarren Duran to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Cole Ragans ahead of the 2026 season. This move would bolster Boston's rotation with Ragans' elite strikeout ability,
The Red Sox outfielder was one of the best hitters in the tournament, going 5 for 15 with three home runs, five RBIs and two stolen bases in four games.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran has not yet returned to Red Sox spring training camp from the WBC but he will be here soon.
Jarren Duran's World Baseball Classic hot streak could lead to the Boston Red Sox attempting to trade him to the Kansas City Royals.
Trade buzz grows as Kansas City Royals emerge as a possible landing spot for Jarren Duran from the Boston Red Sox. Jarren Duran just put on a show at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Boston Red Sox outfielder carried Team Mexico’s offense,
Duran drove in four runs out of the No. 3 spot in the lineup Saturday and now has three homers over his last two games. His first blast traveled 401 feet into the bullpen with an exit velocity of 102.
The Boston Red Sox should be pleasantly surprised with Jarren Duran’s performance in the World Baseball Classic, as the All-Star outfielder hit .333 with three home runs in four games for Mexico. It also gives them the ability to ride that hype into a trade.