"Jarren Duran and the Red Sox have negotiated a new contract for the 2026 season, agreeing to a deal worth $7.7 million with an additional $75,000 that can be earned via incentives. Duran was not a free agent, of course; we're talking about arbitration negotiations here. And, interestingly, the Sox had an $8 million option they could have picked up, which had been negotiated in the lead-up to arbitration last offseason."
"In lieu of picking it up, the Sox paid Duran a $100,000 buyout and negotiated the new deal. If it seems weird that the Sox would do this merely to save $125,000 - which is the difference between the $8 million option and the $7.875 million they'll pay him if he hits his incentives - I agree! That is weird! What is going on here!"
Jarren Duran agreed to a 2026 arbitration settlement with the Red Sox worth $7.7 million plus up to $75,000 in incentives after the team declined an $8 million option and paid a $100,000 buyout. The move creates modest cost certainty that could slightly affect trade discussions. The Red Sox likewise declined a $12 million mutual option on Liam Hendriks and will pay a $2 million buyout after injury-limited appearances, totaling $12 million paid over two seasons. Lucas Giolito declined a $19 million option and elected free agency, and the team has until November 18 to issue a qualifying offer.
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