Red Sox expected to make bold Jarren Duran decision, just not at MLB trade deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. The Boston Red Sox are going to buy at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and it should come as little surprise after their incredible July resurgence into being legitimate contenders. After being in plenty of rumors last summer, would the Red Sox trade him this year to upgrade a different part of the big league roster? According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Red Sox are expected to trade Duran, but with one major caveat: it won't be at this year's trade deadline, and instead more likely over the offseason. Red Sox trade plan with Jarren Duran revealed to be for MLB offseason"The Boston Red Sox, who had resisted trade overtures for outfielder Jarren Duran in the past, now are expected to trade him this winter," Nightengale reports.