Red Sox Chief Craig Breslow gets honest about Jarren Duran's $4,000,00 salary dispute

Jarren Duran earned his maiden All-Star selection in 2024. He went on to play all but two games during the regular season, highlighting his durability to stay healthy and contribute heavily. He hit .285 with 21 home runs and 75 RBIs in 160 games.

Amidst the ongoing arbitration process between the Boston Red Sox and the outfielder, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow offered his candid remarks on the situation. The two sides remain $500,000 apart, with Duran seeking $4 million and the Red Sox offering $3.5 million for the 2025 season.

"Arbitration is an imperfectly rigid system that determines salaries," Breslow said via NESN.

"And, you know, I think the most important thing here is to acknowledge that Jarren is an incredibly talented player who is going to have a pivotal role on our team and in this organization for a really long time."

Breslow also emphasized his positive relationship with Duran, noting their frequent communication. He respects Duran and hopes to avoid any negativity stemming from the arbitration process.

"I have tremendous respect for him, and I've been through this on the other side," Breslow added. "I know how these things can go sideways. We have no interest in that."

---

Red Sox manager not happy with Jarren Duran's arbitration process

It doesn't look good on the organization when they seem to drag players through arbitration for a little difference. Red Sox manager Alex Cora knows all about it as he shared his feelings about the ongoing salary negotiation.

“I have my feelings about arbitration. It’s kind of like a bad process to be honest with you and it doesn’t make sense,” Cora said on Saturday at Fenway Fest.

Cora reserved to speak anything about whether the $500K money difference could impact Jarren Duran's motivation playing for the team.

“Like I said, that’s not my area,” Cora added. “You’ve gotta ask (chief baseball officer) Craig (Breslow) but I think we’ll be OK. We’ll be OK. Actually I texted with Jarren yesterday. He’s doing well. So we’ll see what happens in the upcoming weeks.”

The Red Sox will hope thaat the arbitration process doesn't drive a wedge with Jarren Duran.