A mock trade sees Boston Red Sox seeking Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Boston aims for a championship run, offering Jarren Duran, Brayan Bello, and prospects. Detroit considers this to gain long-term assets before Skubal's free agency.

The Boston Red Sox still have work to do this offseason then.

The Boston Red Sox have an outfield logjam and a major hole in their infield. With a dire need for another infielder, most likely at second base, there is a chance to get creative. Ceddane Rafaela has played second base for the Red Sox before, but with Gold Glove defense in center field, it doesn't make sense to move him off that position.

The Red Sox have a problem. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, in some ways, it’s a good problem to have. Boston has too many capable outfielders, sparking speculation this offseason that one of them would be moved,

The Boston Red Sox have been the subject of endless trade speculation.

As the Red Sox head into spring training, Duran is projected to open the season as the club’s starting left fielder, flanked by Gold Glove winners Ceddanne Rafaela in center field and Wilyer Abreu in right.

Jarren Duran’s role with the Boston Red Sox is uncertain as the team explores a possible trade for Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes before the 2026 season. Reports say a return deal could take shape during spring training.

The Boston Red Sox shouldn't consider a deal of this nature.

That's what some Red Sox fans have taken to considering on social media. At Long Beach State, Duran spent time at second base: The Red Sox have less certainty at both second base and third base. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer is viewed as a candidate to fill one of those positions.