The Red Sox could benefit from upgrading their bullpen, and it appears they are interested in a star relief pitcher.

Duran could potentially split closer duties with left-hander Aroldis Chapman, who has been serving as the team's closer. In the event that Chapman walks in the offseason, he could also take over the closer's role in 2026.

It’s easy to write off the Twins’ 13-1 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday, clinching their fourth straight series loss since the All-Star break, as the product of divided attention, of a clubhouse busy wondering whose uniform they will be wearing by Friday.