Red Sox pressure to trade Jarren Duran could tempt the Reds into a blockbuster gamble

The Cincinnati Reds could pursue Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran this offseason, as Boston may be motivated to trade him due to his expected $11.1 million arbitration salary for 2027. Duran struggled in 2026 with a .207 batting average and 69 wRC+, but had performed well in his previous three seasons with a .276 average and 123 wRC+. The Reds face financial constraints and would need a mutually beneficial deal that clears payroll, as they've had poor results with recent expensive signings like Eugenio Suárez. Cincinnati's pitching situation is complicated by starter Hunter Greene's Tommy John surgery that will sideline him for all of 2027, creating tension between Greene and the team's front office.

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