In the end, trade rumors that broke out brought in a triple machine and Lee Jung-hoo as a DH medium, sighing at 0.190 in the second half
Jul 24, 2025
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San Francisco is inferior to its powerful mound to lead the NL West. For this reason, there are calls for strengthening the offensive power ahead of the trade deadline.
In this regard, local media FOX Sports ranked San Francisco third in an article titled `Best 3 Trade Destinations for Boston Red Sox Outfielder Jaren Duran' on the 24th (Korea Standard Time).
The key point is that Lee Jung-hoo should make up for his poor batting performance through Duran. Lee Jung-hoo missed the away game against the Atlanta Braves on the same day, and is in extreme slump with a batting average of 0.190 (4 hits in 21 at-bats) in five games in the second half.
First of all, we need to see if there is a reason for the Boston club to trade Duran.
Duran will have to finish the 2028 season to become an FA. The team that takes him can control him for another three years starting next year. He renewed his contract for an annual salary of $3.85 million this year and put the club option on $8 million next year. FOX Sports predicts that Boston, which is currently ranked third in the AL East with 55 wins and 49 losses and third in the wild card, can sell Duran if it gives up advancing to the playoffs.
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However, Devers broke up with Boston due to a conflict over positional transfer, and Duran can be considered to be traded purely in terms of the interests of both teams, that is, rebuilding and reinforcing power.
Duran basically looks at left field and center field, and FOX Sports' idea is that he will play center field if he comes to San Francisco. Elliott Ramos, who has a career high this year, is holding out in left field, so Duran should be put forward instead of Lee Jung-hoo, who can hardly get out of the slump.
So where should Lee Jung-hoo go. The media outlet said, "'Lee Jung-hoo can be the designated hitter and Wilmer Flores, the existing designated hitter, can play as an infield utility.'" Of course, if Duran comes, manager Bob Melvin can use Lee Jung-hoo, Ramos, and right fielder Mike Yastremski alternately depending on the type of opponent selection.' In any case, Lee Jung-hoo's playing time is bound to decrease.
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Duran has a batting average of 0.257 (105 hits in 409 at-bats), nine homers, 51 RBIs, 54 runs, 16 steals, and an OPS of 0.756 in 101 games this season. With 25 doubles and 10 triples, it can be considered a medium- and long-range shot. He was also selected as an All-Star last year with a batting average of 0.285 with 21 home runs, 75 RBIs, 111 runs, 48 doubles, 14 triples, 34 steals, and an OPS of 0.834. After last year, he is also No. 1 in AL in the triple category this year.
Meanwhile, the media picked the Toronto Blue Jays for second place and the Philadelphia Phillies for first place.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
