{"id":31117,"date":"2025-03-07T02:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T02:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=31117"},"modified":"2025-03-07T02:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T02:27:04","slug":"breaking-red-sox-star-embracing-new-outfield-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=31117","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Red Sox Star Embracing New Outfield Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boston Red Sox\u00a0outfielder Jarren Duran is more than happy to cede center field responsibilities this summer. Ceddanne Rafaela split time in center (72 starts) and at shortstop (71 starts) in 2024 but will likely handle everyday duties in CF in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a detriment to Duran\u2019s defense, where he demonstrated excellent range and arm strength last year, but a testament to Rafaela\u2019s athleticism and determination to handle the tricky corridors of Fenway Park.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-442fd015484e4efa9fd95676150fd5af\" data-google-query-id=\"CIHSjqz19osDFVYlewcdZtMTIw\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite moving to left field and dealing with the challenges of the Green Monster, Duran is more than happy to play that position to give his 24-year-old teammate more playing time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A lot of things that people don&#8217;t think about are that left field, when the ball is carrying back, is going to come back into play,&#8221; Duran told MLB Network about what&#8217;s needed to play left field at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m more than happy to move to left field because that&#8217;ll give Rafa a chance to win a Gold Glove in center. 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Despite his budding ascension into superstardom, Duran remains focused on what\u2019s best for Boston.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-3a951f2012e7434b81a35000171138c8\" data-google-query-id=\"CPjoiaz19osDFUI4ewcdi2Y0lQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) catches a line drive hit by New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium.\" width=\"2760\" height=\"1840\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzMjk5NjYyNjY3MzkyNDYz\/usatsi_24216873.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) catches a line drive hit by New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>He could have been egotistical, insisting that he handle the more high-profile defensive position. However, he knows that winning cures all and playing in left gives the Red Sox its best chance to reach the postseason for the first time since 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Duran will still have a lot on his plate in LF \u2014 particularly with the Green Monster and its unique crevices \u2014 but running around less on defense should save his legs for what could be another 30-swipe season.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-f31cd1cf90aa4adbbba0f1ec43f8d157\" data-google-query-id=\"CPnoiaz19osDFUI4ewcdi2Y0lQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_8__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox_8\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He is an invaluable piece to this franchise and one of the cornerstones of a roster filled with savvy veterans and exciting up-and-comers. A lesser load on the defensive side of the ball should allow him to excel out of the leadoff spot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/boston-red-sox\/manager-alex-cora-makes-major-pitching-announcement\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjA4NDI3NDUwOTYxNTAzNTM5\/usatsi_23941015_168397555_lowres.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston Red Sox\u00a0outfielder Jarren Duran is more than happy to cede center field responsibilities this summer. 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