Duren continues to seek contract resolution ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
As of September 21, 2026, Duren is in negotiations for a potential five-year, $287 million contract. He has expressed dissatisfaction during the contract discussions and is considering a one-year qualifying offer of $9.6 million before the October 1 deadline. After a prolonged period of silence in communications, this marks the first indication of progress in nearly six weeks. Both sides have yet to reach an agreement, leaving Duren's future uncertain as the season approaches.
- •Duren is eligible for a five-year, $287 million contract.
- •He has rejected the initial offer and seeks at least $200 million.
- •Negotiations have stalled for nearly six weeks.
- •A one-year qualifying offer remains a consideration.
- •October 1 is the deadline for contract resolution.
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