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Red Sox Open to Trading Jarren Duran, Joe Ryan

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Red Sox are actively considering trading outfielder Jarren Duran, who has three seasons of team control remaining.
Post General Manager Meetings (GM Meetings), the Red Sox are open to offers, with suitors including the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres.
The Red Sox are also exploring a trade for starting pitcher Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins to strengthen their rotation.

History

Historical Context

In 1918, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000, a decision that marked the beginning of the Yankees' dominance in baseball. This trade reflected the Red Sox's struggles, which continued for decades. Today, as the Red Sox consider trading Jarren Duran, they echo past strategies aimed at enhancing competitiveness, highlighting ongoing challenges in roster management.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox are actively considering trading outfielder Jarren Duran, who has three seasons of team control remaining.
Post General Manager Meetings (GM Meetings), the Red Sox are open to offers, with suitors including the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres.
The Red Sox are also exploring a trade for starting pitcher Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins to strengthen their rotation.

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