With 11 weeks left in the 2023 MLB season, the Red Sox have already gone through their fair share of twists and turns.
And even though Boston currently sits in last place in the AL East, they are five games over .500, and have been buoyed during a recent 8-1 surge by a number of contributors who weren’t necessarily on many fans’ radar back in February.
With the Red Sox readying themselves for the second half, here’s a quick look at some of the top surprises so far — both good and bad.
The Jarren Duran redemption tour is underway
After a lackluster 2022 season where he regularly slumped at the plate and played a defense that left much to be desired, Duran seemed to be on the outside looking at regular reps in the big league this year.