The Boston Red Sox are navigating a turbulent 2026 season, and if their struggles continue, trade deadline moves could be on the horizon. One name that might be on the block is outfielder Jarren Duran, but the timing couldn't be worse.

According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, an anonymous AL executive revealed that Duran's trade value has plummeted after a brutal start to the year. "You hold onto Duran all offseason and rebuff overtures for him," the executive said. "I don't know what you could even get for him right now."

It's a stark contrast from last season, when the San Diego Padres reportedly had strong trade packages on the table for Duran ahead of the deadline. Boston shut those talks down, opting to keep the speedy outfielder through the rest of 2025 and even through the offseason despite persistent rumors. That decision now looks like a costly gamble.

Duran's 2024 campaign was nothing short of electric—he posted an .834 OPS, led the league in doubles (48) and triples (14), and looked like a cornerstone piece. Fast forward to 2026, and the numbers tell a different story: a .173 batting average, .511 OPS, and a 44 OPS+, all career-worst marks. For any team eyeing a trade, those stats are a major red flag.

The Red Sox still have time—Duran is under club control through 2028—and a turnaround could restore his trade value. But for now, Boston might be left wondering what could have been if they had pulled the trigger when the offers were hot.