The Padres have eyes on Pink Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
The 28-year-old is is on San Diego’s “list of trade targets” in keeping with The Athletic, because the staff seems to bolster its offense, which has struggled to supply persistently.
Per the report, the underperforming Pink Sox (29-32) “might consider Duran expendable,” particularly with outfielder Roman Anthony — MLB.com’s high total prospect — dominating in Triple-A (.303 common, .922 OPS) and showing prepared for promotion to the massive leagues.
Boston sits fourth within the AL East standings, 8 ½ video games behind the first-place Yankees.
The Padres had reportedly proven curiosity in Duran forward of the 2024 season.
San Diego, second within the NL West at 33-24, now has a necessity for assist in the outfield after Gavin Sheets exited Sunday’s 6-4 win over the Pirates following a crash into the left-field wall.
Sheets had been one of many Padres’ best hitters to begin the yr with a team-high 34 RBIs, plus a .267 common and 11 house runs.
However the Padres can even have to contemplate saving commerce capital to choose up beginning pitching, with starters Yu Darvish and Michael King on the injured checklist.
Their entrance workplace, headed by president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, must select a path forward of the July 31 commerce deadline.
Duran, a lefty hitter identified for his velocity on the bases, loved a profession yr with Boston in 2024, profitable All-Star Recreation MVP and hitting .285 with 75 RBIs and 21 homers.
This season, he’s hitting .264 with 34 RBIs by means of 60 video games, sustaining his worth as an above-average outfielder — even when his stats have taken a dip from final season’s breakout marketing campaign.
He’s making $3.75 million this season and stays below staff management till 2028.
