The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with Jarren Duran as the two sides agreed to a new contract amid offseason trade rumors surrounding the star outfielder.

The Red Sox and outfielder Jarren Duran have agreed to a one-year, $7.7 million contract for 2026, according to a source.

The Red Sox decided to decline Jarren Duran’s $8 million option for next season, but they quickly reached a new one-year agreement with the speedy outfielder that will pay him a base salary of $7.7 million and includes $75,

The Boston Red Sox could look to declutter their outfield by trading Jarren Duran to one of several potential suitors.

Since debuting in 2021, the evolution of Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran goes beyond the walls of Fenway Park. Yet, this will be the fifth consecutive winter trying to figure out who he is.

Jarren Duran and the Red Sox have negotiated a new contract for the 2026 season, agreeing to a deal worth $7.7 million with an additional $75,000 that can be earned via incentives. Duran was not a free agent,

The Red Sox have a huge need at first base and they need to make a significant offer in order to sign Pete Alonso

But the team was also aided by a resurgence from veteran infielder Trevor Story, who has struggled to meet expectations since signing a six-year, $140 million contract with the team after a pair of All-Star seasons with the Colorado Rockies.