On the even of the MLB trade deadline, Jhoan’s name came up frequently and was connected to several teams including the Red Sox. While Boston already has closer Aroldis Chapman in its bullpen, adding another arm in the bullpen to bolster it would benefit the club looking to make a legitimate postseason push.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network recently reported that Boston is in the mix for Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran. "If they can pull off the trade, it would not only give the Red Sox an electric late-inning duo of Duran and Aroldis Chapman for 2025 but also solidify the back end of their bullpen beyond this season.