Boston Red Sox rally on Caleb Durbin's surge as Jarren Duran draws criticism

Since being benched on May 28, Red Sox first‑base prospect Caleb Durbin has posted a top‑25 OPS in the majors, hitting .297/.349/.558 over his last 39 games. Boston has gone 23‑16 in those contests and enjoyed a nine‑game winning streak, keeping the team within 1½ games of a wild‑card spot.

Outfielder Jarren Duran, meanwhile, is struggling with a .194 batting average and a .609 OPS, while his strikeout rate has risen to a career‑worst 30.1%. Trade rumors have intensified, and the player is accused of threatening a Red Sox content creator after a photo controversy, adding a distraction to the clubhouse.