Since last year, the Kansas City Royals have been looking to improve their offensive lineup. And while they acquired Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins this weekend, their work in that area is not done yet.
Actually, according to Ken Rosenthal of The AthleticThe Royals have a specific trade target in mind: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran. The Missouri club had made this goal a priority since the start of the offseason, as the Boston team had a surplus of players in the outfield and wanted to part ways with either him or Villier Abreu.
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– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 15, 2025
Even after signing free agent Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, the Kansas City Royals are willing to add another outfielder in Jarren Duran if the Boston Red Sox lower their asking price.
Again, according to Rosenthal, the Royals believe that acquiring Durant's services would cost them pitcher Cole Ragans, and they are not inclined to trade him. The Low Reds would then have to turn to Noah Cameron or Kris Bubic for the deal to get done.
Durant could bring exactly what Kansas City is looking for, hitting for a .256 batting average with 16 home runs, 84 runs batted in, 24 stolen bases, a .774 OPS and 4.7 WAR in 2025.
It remains to be seen whether Boston will be willing to lower the asking price for his colt. Otherwise, general manager JJ Picollo will have to come up with something else this winter, which doesn't seem to be in the team's plans at the moment since all the eggs are in Durant's basket.
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