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August 8, 2026
Late addition to lineup
Duran will start in left field and bat eighth Saturday against the Athletics.
Analysis
Duran was left out of the first iteration of Saturday's lineup, but he'll join the starting nine to replace Wilyer Abreu, who was scratched with a calf injury. Duran owns a .685 OPS since the All-Star break but has slugged three home runs in six games since the beginning of August.
August 8, 2026
Taking seat Saturday
Duran isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis
Duran will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after slashing .250/.277/.408 across 84 plate appearances while playing in each of Boston's games since the All-Star break. Eli White will take over in left field and bat seventh.
August 8, 2026
Kick-starts Friday's blowout win
Duran went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during the Red Sox's 13-1 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis
Duran got the Red Sox's scoring started with a two-run homer in the second inning, with Boston scoring three additional runs off Jack Perkins in the frame. Duran has struggled offensively for much of the season but has been far better at the plate as of late. Over his last seven games, he's gone 9-for-27 with two steals, three walks, three home runs and six RBI.
August 3, 2026
Snaps homer drought
Duran went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis
Duran snapped a 22-game homer drought with a solo shot in the sixth inning. It was the last of the four HRs hit by Boston, which completed a sweep of the Dodgers in Los Angeles. When the Red Sox spiraled in the first half, Duran's name often came up in trade speculation, but the team's recent turnaround makes it buyers heading into Monday's trade deadline. Duran, who entered the All-Star break with a .194 average, clawed his way back to .200 following Sunday's contest (.233 in second half).