Red Sox Could Make 'Aggressive' Jarren Duran Trade, Per Insider
Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran has to be resigned to the fact that his name will be in trade rumors as long as he's still on the team.
After he was a widely-discussed candidate to be moved at the July trade deadline, Duran stayed put, but struggled for the Red Sox in their brief postseason appearance. He's still a very talented player, though, and the reason he might get traded is that Boston would be getting something good back.
Is it possible Duran could still be traded to a team the Red Sox were in trade talks with right up until the 6 p.m. ET deadline on July 31?
Insider suggests Duran-Joe Ryan trade
On Wednesday, insider Ian Browne of MLB.com suggested that Duran could be the linchpin of a trade package to acquire Joe Ryan, the All-Star starting pitcher from the Minnesota Twins, to be their new No. 2 behind ace Garrett Crochet.
"Given that the Red Sox have the young, exciting trio of Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu in the outfield, Duran is a player they could package in a trade to fill another need," Browne wrote.
"If the Twins make starter Joe Ryan available via trade, expect Boston to be aggressive."
Ryan, 29, put up a 4.5-WAR season on the mound -- almost identical to what Duran did in the field. He was on pace to be a borderline Cy Young Award candidate until the trade deadline, after which he tapered off a bit, which was understandable because his team traded away just about all of his fellow veterans.
Duran is under team control for one more year than Ryan is, but the Red Sox would still have to include other pieces in a trade, because starting pitching has become an exceptionally valuable commodity in the era of arm injuries.
While there's no guarantee at all that a Duran-for-Ryan swap happens, the fact that it's cropped up so many times before the offseason fully begins is certainly noteworthy. Boston needs someone of Ryan's caliber, and has the trade chips to make something happen.
Colts Rookie Benched for Disciplinary Violation — Hasn’t Played a Single Snap After Shane Steichen’s Tough Message on Standards
The Indianapolis Colts’ seventh-round rookie wide receiver has yet to see the field this season — and head coach Shane Steichen just made it clear why.
Despite impressing during offseason workouts with his speed and versatility, the young wideout has remained on the practice squad since Week 1, with Steichen citing discipline and execution as the main reasons behind the decision.
“HE'S GOT THE TALENT, NO QUESTION. BUT IN INDIANAPOLIS, EXECUTION IS EVERYTHING. HE MISSED READS, BLEW ASSIGNMENTS, AND DIDN'T MASTER THE DETAILS. AROUND HERE, YOU DON'T EARN SNAPS WITH POTENTIAL — YOU EARN THEM BY PLAYING THE COLTS WAY.”
The rookie in question is Junior Bergen, a seventh-round pick (No. 252 overall) from Montana, who signed a four-year rookie contract shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. Bergen flashed promise as a slot receiver and return specialist during training camp, drawing early comparisons to former Colts gadget players known for their versatility and intelligence.
However, insiders from the team’s practice sessions revealed that Bergen struggled to learn route progressions, execute assignments precisely, and adjust to the pace and complexity of Steichen’s offense — a system renowned for demanding timing, precision, and mental sharpness.
The Colts waived Bergen on August 26, 2025, only to re-sign him to the practice squad the following day — a move Steichen described as part of the development process rather than a punishment.
“He’s learning,” Steichen said. “But at this level, talent isn’t enough. You have to prove every day that you understand your job and that your teammates can trust you to execute it.”
Bergen has since worked closely with receivers coach Reggie Wayne, focusing on improving his route discipline and timing. Despite being benched from active play, team sources say the 23-year-old has shown steady progress and remains a long-term project for the Colts’ offense.
Still, Steichen’s message was unmistakable: in Indianapolis, consistency and preparation are non-negotiable. “This organization is built on accountability,” he said. “Every player here — whether it’s a Pro Bowler or a rookie — is expected to uphold that standard. Until you do, you sit.”
For Junior Bergen, the lesson is clear. The path back to the field won’t come from talent alone — it will come from mastering the details and earning the right to play the
