"As Rogers pointed out, the Red Sox and Royals make sense as trade partners for a deal involving Duran. Kansas City has been rumored to be willing to trade some of its pitching to get outfield help this offseason, with Kansas City being open to moving lefty Kris Bubic this offseason, The Athletic's Will Sammon reported earlier in November. Bubic, 28, is entering his final year of team control, but went 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts last season."
"As for the Royals' prospect situation, their farm system is viewed too highly. Their farm system was ranked 25th in baseball by MLB.com in August, while ESPN ranked the group 27th in September. Catchers Carter Jensen and Blake Mitchell are the top two prospects in the Royals' farm system, per MLB.com. Three hitters round out the top five, while there are four pitchers in the back half of the top 10."
"It's been rumored for several months that the Red Sox could trade Duran to help deal with their glut of outfielders. The Padres reportedly made a run at Duran ahead of the trade deadline in July, and the Twins were rumored to have asked for Duran in a trade involving Joe Ryan."
Jarren Duran is a prominent trade candidate with Kansas City showing interest but deterred by Boston's high asking price. The Royals have considered trading pitching to address outfield needs and could be open to moving lefty Kris Bubic, who is entering his final year of team control after going 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts. Kansas City's roster offers limited position-player pieces that would suit Boston. The Royals' farm system ranks near the bottom of baseball, led by catchers Carter Jensen and Blake Mitchell. Red Sox outfield depth and 2026 infield uncertainty drive Boston's motivation to explore trades.
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