Jarren Duran demonstrated his abilities in recent games, securing two runs and hitting a 456-foot homer, the longest for the Red Sox in 2025. Despite this, securing a spot in the lineup is challenging due to the team’s talent-rich outfield, leading to Duran's limited appearances this season compared to last. Alex Cora's strategy to manage the roster is under strain with Masataka Yoshida's return, indicating the DH position may no longer be a feasible rotation option for Boston's outfield players.
"[Alex Cora] has a plan and I trust him full tilt," Duran said. "Whatever he needs me to do, I'm gonna do."
Boston's ongoing roster logjam reached a critical inflection point on Wednesday with Masataka Yoshida returning to the lineup.
Duran knocked in two runs highlighted by a 456-foot solo shot in the seventh inning, the longest homer by a Sox hitter in 2025.
Cora has used the DH spot to cycle players through this crowded outfield, but it's likely no longer viable.
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