Jarren Duran Reveals Red Sox's Biggest Lesson From Rollercoaster 2025 Season

Boston's young star outfielder discusses the team's playoff experience and what they learned.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Jarren Duran, the Boston Red Sox's All-Star outfielder, discussed the team's biggest takeaway from their rollercoaster 2025 season, which saw them make the playoffs for the first time in four years before losing in the opening round to the New York Yankees. Duran said the team now knows "what it takes to get there" after struggling in his first taste of October baseball, going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old acknowledged how difficult it is to reach the postseason, noting "it really takes 162" games, and is excited for the 2026 season as the Red Sox look to build on last year's success.

Why it matters

The Red Sox' 2025 season was a rollercoaster, with the team struggling early before a second-half surge landed them in the playoffs. This was a valuable learning experience for the team's young stars like Jarren Duran, who got their first taste of postseason baseball. Understanding what it takes to reach and succeed in the playoffs will be crucial as the Red Sox aim to go deeper in October this year.

The details

After a slow start to the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox turned things around in the second half and made the playoffs for the first time in four years. However, they were eliminated in the opening round by the rival New York Yankees, with Duran struggling at the plate. Now, Duran says the team's biggest lesson was learning "what it takes to get there" to the playoffs, as many players were experiencing the pressure of October baseball for the first time.

  • The Red Sox made the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in four years.
  • Jarren Duran, a rookie in 2021, got his first taste of postseason baseball in 2025.

The players

Jarren Duran

The Boston Red Sox's All-Star outfielder who discussed the team's lessons from the 2025 season.

Rafael Devers

The Red Sox star who was shockingly traded away during the 2025 season.

Tanner Houck

A Red Sox pitcher who received a positive injury update as the team entered spring training for the 2026 season.

New York Yankees

The Red Sox's rivals who eliminated them from the 2025 playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“I think the biggest thing is now we know what it takes to get there. I think that's a big thing for a lot of teams. I feel like getting there is the hardest part, and then once you get there and you get a taste of it, you're like alright, now I know how to get there.”

— Jarren Duran, Red Sox Outfielder (NESN)

“It really takes 162 when you really break it down.”

— Jarren Duran, Red Sox Outfielder (NESN)

What’s next

The Red Sox will look to build on their 2025 playoff appearance and go deeper in the postseason in 2026 after winning just one playoff game last year.

The takeaway

The Red Sox's 2025 season was a valuable learning experience for their young stars like Jarren Duran, who now understand the intensity and pressure of playoff baseball. This knowledge will be crucial as the team aims to make a deeper postseason run in 2026 and capitalize on their second-half surge last year.