Alex Cora has seen glimpses of Jarren Duran’s potential, and now the Red Sox manager is watching Duran put everything together and play a pivotal role in the club’s ascension.
The speedy outfielder finished 4-for-5 with a double, RBI, and two steals in a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Duran became the first Red Sox player with at least four hits and two steals in a game since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011, according to Boston Sports Info.
Duran’s average is up to .319 and his OPS is .862. He’s reached base in 10 of his last 12 games.