Boston declined the option, paid the buyout, and re-signed Jarren Duran at $7.7 million for 2026—salary clarity that works whether he starts in center or headlines a trade.

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jarren Duran on Tuesday to avoid arbitration for a second straight year. Durran can earn additional performance bonuses next season for plate appearances: $25,000 each for 400, 500 and 550.

This offseason is like one giant jigsaw puzzle for the Boston Red Sox. On Tuesday, a crucial piece fell into place. Shortstop Trevor Story was arguably the Red

For the New York Mets, the search for a dependable center fielder has felt like a revolving door — and it might spin again this offseason. Before the trade deadline, the front office explored three names to plug their outfield gap: Luis Robert Jr., Cedric Mullins, and Jarren Duran.

Boston’s 2025 first-rounder, right-hander Kyson Witherspoon, landed among Law’s top-60 prospects after the draft last season, and if the Twins want pitching in return, the Red Sox might be more inclined to trade Witherspoon as opposed to Tolle or Early. Arias or Garcia, along with Witherspoon, could be a good start for a deal with Ryan.