Red Sox trade idea lands dominant Aroldis Chapman replacement | Sporting News

The Boston Red Sox will enter the second half of the season on a 10-game win streak.

They are in a position to be buyers and make a run to the postseason.

The Red Sox are far from a perfect team, but a few additions could help them become serious threats this season.

However, with a young core in place, the team may also want to focus on adding controllable players to their team.

Their bullpen has been one of the strengths of the team this season.

Their 3.44 bullpen ERA is top five in baseball.

Aroldis Chapman's All-Star season has played a big role in that, but he will be a free agent after the season.

NBC Sports' Justin Legar suggested they could trade for Jhoan Duran of the Minnesota Twins.

"Duran has some of the filthiest stuff in the league, and the Twins aren't likely to move him this summer unless they get a significant haul in return," wrote Legar.

"The 27-year-old is also under team control through 2027.

That said, Breslow should at least inquire about what it would take to pry him away from Minnesota.

Duran has come up in trade rumors over the last couple of weeks, so why not check in on one of the nastiest closers in the league?" Duran has a 1.66 ERA with 49 strikeouts this season.

He would be the setup man for Chapman right now, but he would slot in as the closer for next season and beyond.

Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The Twins could be sellers at the trade deadline.

Duran would likely cost the Red Sox some valuable prospects.

They could try and include Jarren Duran in the deal, but adding a pitcher like Duran to close games for their young team would be a great move.

More MLB: Red Sox predicted to trade for Diamondbacks $100M All-Star.

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