Red Sox Make Duran Lineup Change
After starting the first two games of the series, Duran will sit in the Sunday finale. He collected two hits on Friday but went 0-for-3 on Saturday. Eli White will start in left field, while Ceddanne Rafaela stays in center and Wilyer Abreu remains in right.
Duran’s 2026 Season
Two seasons ago, Duran earned his first All-Star selection and was named All-Star Game MVP. In 2026, his role with Boston appears less certain. He is batting .207 with 58 runs, 96 hits, 17 home runs, and 62 RBIs, slugging .363 with a .628 OPS over 121 games and 511 at-bats. With Roman Anthony nearing a return from injury—Anthony has begun a minor league rehab assignment and could rejoin the team soon—Duran could see more of a platoon role down the stretch.
Looking at the Red Sox
Boston holds a 70-59 record, placing them among the top teams in the American League. The Red Sox will start a series in Miami against the Marlins on Monday, then travel to the Bronx for a series against the New York Yankees next week. Keep up with the team’s latest developments as the season progresses.
