“Similarly, the Red Sox have signaled interest in Dylan Cease, who would be a rental," McAdam wrote. "The Padres, in their never-ending quest to acquire Duran, proposed a package involving Cease, catching prospect Ethan Salas and another prospect (not shortstop Leo de Vries) for Duran, which was quickly rejected."

Red Sox Make Final Push for Padres Pitcher Before MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the arrival of the MLB's trade deadline day, there are still a handful of expected moves out there.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly pursued a blockbuster deal for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for weeks now, and they remain on the gas.

TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.

The Boston Red Sox rejected the San Diego Padres' package of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas and an unnamed prospect for All-Star outfi

The San Diego Padres have been closely linked to Jarren Duran for months now. Could they finally make a deal come to fruition?