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The San Diego Padres have reportedly been chasing a trade for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for months, but that pursuit has taken a wild turn.

Arraez is on a one-year, $14 million deal and is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season. For that reason alone, the Padres may look to trade him. The Athletic also believes that's the case, naming some interesting trade scenarios that could play out for the left-handed hitter.

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The Boston Red Sox have needs to address before Thursday's trade deadline. They also have a valuable trade chip in Jarren Duran.

The Boston Red Sox have been talked about plenty ahead of the trade deadline with nothing really to show for it yet. That isn’t surprising. The trade deadline is still over a week away and will pass on July 31st.