Red Sox Predicted to Trade Jarren Duran For Cy Young, 2-Time All-Star Righty
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Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has made no secret of the fact that adding a frontline starting pitcher to the rotation is at the top of his offseason priority list. And there are any number of possibilities out there — from the Cincinnati Reds Hunter Greene to the Athletics’ Luis Severino to the San Francisco Giants‘ Logan Webb to pick out just a few of the names that have been linked to Boston in various trade rumors and predictions.
On Wednesday, Bleacher Report baseball expert Kerry Miller added to the growing list, predicting that a former National League Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star will be the power arm coming to Boston to reinforce the starting rotation behind the Red Sox’ own 2025 Cy Young candidate Garrett Crochet.
Who are we talking about?
“The ideal trade partner for Boston might be Miami, which inexplicably always seems to have a surplus of quality starting pitchers, yet hasn’t had a positive run differential since a +2 mark in 2010. (FWIW: the Marlins have the longest active streak of negative run differentials, five years longer than first runner-up Pittsburgh.),” wrote Miller.
The Marlins pitcher who has been most widely discussed as a trade candidate over the past year has been the staff ace, who spent much of this season getting back to his 2022 Cy Young form, or something like it, 30-year-old, eight-year veteran and two-time All-Star Sandy Alcantara.
Alcantara Regains Form After Tommy John Layoff
After winning the NL’s top pitching award, Alcantara found himself struggling in 2023 until his season finally ended prematurely on September 3.
About a month later, Alcantara underwent Tommy John surgery and as a result, missed the entire 2024 season.
The Marlins were so confident that Alcantara had made it all the way back from his surgery that they named him the opening day starter this season. But he clearly was not the same pitcher in the early stages of the season.
In 11 starts through the end of May, the once-dominant starter playing on a five-year, $56 million contract that would keep him in Miami through the 2026 season — and 2027 if the club picks up his $21 million option — posted a bloated 8.47 ERA, giving up eight home runs in 51 innings.
But as the season went on, Alcantara appeared to be moving back into his previous form, posting a second-half ERA of 3.33, down considerably from his 7.22 prior to the All-Star Break.
Red Sox Must Give Up a Star Outfielder
To get Alcantara, according to Miller, the Red Sox would likely have to give up one of their Major League outfielders. This season’s rookie sensation Roman Anthony is considered untouchable, and Masataka Yoshida, who functions primarily as a DH, “is both the most expensive (for now) of the five and the least versatile/valuable defender, by far,” Miller wrote. “That also makes him the least coveted trade chip.”
As a result, it appears likely to be 29-year-old, five-year veteran Jarren Duran “on the move if the Red Sox have their sights set on a big whale on the trade block,” according to Miller.
Trading Duran would leave the Red Sox with an outfield of Anthony in left field, 2024 Gold Glove winner — and 2025 finalist — Wilyer Abreu in right, and another 2025 Gold Glove finalist Ceddanne Rafaela in center.
Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh Steelers: A Quiet Gesture that Speaks Volumes – Why His Act of Kindness on a Flight is Shaping His Legacy
Pittsburgh, PA — October 11, 2025
Rodgers, who has quickly become one of the most respected quarterbacks in NFL history, was caught in a viral moment this week that has left fans and fellow athletes alike in awe. The incident occurred not on the football field, but rather aboard a commercial flight from Pittsburgh, where Rodgers made a seemingly small but profoundly meaningful gesture that reminded everyone of what true leadership and character really look like.
A Quiet Act of Respect
According to multiple witnesses, just moments before takeoff, Rodgers — dressed casually in a hoodie and baseball cap — was seated in first class when an elderly man in a U.S. veteran cap was escorted down the aisle. Without hesitation, Rodgers stood up, offered his seat, and urged the veteran to take it. The veteran initially refused, but Rodgers insisted with a smile and quietly moved to an economy seat without making a scene.
However, what came next made this moment even more special. After relocating to his new seat, Rodgers didn’t seek attention or bask in any praise. Instead, he spent the next few minutes helping fellow passengers with their luggage, offering assistance to families, and even helping a mother calm her crying baby. According to flight attendants, Rodgers “was just helping — quietly, gently, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.”
This modest act, captured by no cameras and recorded by no media outlets, was a reflection of Rodgers’ personality both on and off the field — humble, genuine, and compassionate. “He wasn’t drawing attention to himself,” one witness noted. “He was just being a good person.”
A Ripple of Kindness: The Flight Cabin Responds
As Rodgers continued his quiet service, passengers began to take notice. Within minutes, murmurs spread across the cabin, and then, a spontaneous show of admiration erupted. Fellow passengers started chanting his name: “Rodgers! Rodgers!” The reaction was overwhelming — applause, cheers, and even tears filled the plane as everyone realized the full extent of Rodgers’ kindness.
What made this moment even more impactful was the deep connection it forged with those onboard. One passenger shared a poignant reflection, writing on social media, “No cameras. No PR stunt. Just pure class.”
This simple truth set social media ablaze, with fans across the world praising Rodgers for showing the kind of leadership that cannot be measured in touchdown passes or Super Bowl rings.
