Red Sox will play outfielder at new position before World Baseball Classic

What Jarren Duran said of trade rumors, reps at DH with Red Sox

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran addressed trade rumors that hovered him this offseason and more on Monday.

Jarren Duran would be ‘fastest DH in the league’ if Red Sox use him there - The Boston Globe

Manager Alex Cora said last week that he has “an idea” about how he will use Jarren Duran, but talking about it in public “doesn’t make any sense.”

Red Sox will play outfielder at new position before World Baseball Classic

Over the next week or so Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will spend a lot of time at a different spot than normal. But before fans start jumping to any conclusions, Duran isn’t changing positions permanently. Speaking to reporters in Fort Myers, Duran said manager Alex Cora informed him on Monday that since he will be playing right field for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, he’ll get more time than usual in right to make sure he’s prep…

Boston Red Sox speedster: ‘I’d be the fastest DH in the league’

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox have four capable starting outfielders, creating a scenario where Roman Anthony and Jarren Duran could share time at DH and in left field to get both in the lineup.

Angels OF Mike Trout unable to get insurance to play in 2026 WBC - Regional Media News

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is the latest player who won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic because of an inability to get his major league contract covered by insurance. Trout, 34, told reporters that he wouldn't be able to once again represent the U.S. in the 2026 WBC as he would be putting his $35 million salary this season on the line if he elected to play without coverage. The three-time American League MVP likely…