Red Sox adjust lineup for Game 2 against Diamondbacks, Duran returns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of their series on August 18, 2026. After an 11-1 win in the series opener, manager Chad Tracy announced lineup changes, including the return of Jarren Duran, who will start in left field and bat seventh. This season, Duran is struggling with a.203 batting average. The Red Sox are currently 67-58 and looking to improve their standings in the AL East, trailing the New York Yankees by 2.5 games.
- •Red Sox won the series opener 11-1 against the Diamondbacks.
- •Duran returns to the starting lineup, batting seventh.
- •Duran has a.203 batting average this season.
- •Boston is 67-58, 2.5 games behind the Yankees.
- •Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are expected to return soon.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce New Jarren Duran Decision Before Diamondbacks Game
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Change During Diamondbacks Series
"The Boston Red Sox are coming off a dominant series-opening win Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, defeating them 11-1. On Tuesday night, the Red Sox will send left-handed All-Star Ranger Suárez to the mound against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Ahead of the matchup, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy made a few lineup changes. Red […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Change During Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Red Sox announced a new Jarren Duran decision before their game against the Diamondbacks, making another notable change. The post Red Sox Announce New Jarren Duran Decision Before Diamondbacks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:29 PMRed Sox Announce New Jarren Duran Decision Before Diamondbacks Game
The Red Sox announced a new Jarren Duran decision before their game against the Diamondbacks, making another notable change. The post Red Sox Announce New Jarren Duran Decision Before Diamondbacks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:12 PMBoston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Change During Diamondbacks Series
The Boston Red Sox are coming off a dominant series-opening win Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, defeating them 11-1. On Tuesday night, the Red Sox will send left-handed All-Star Ranger Suárez to the mound against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Ahead of the matchup, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy made a few lineup changes. Red […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Change During Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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