When Boston shockingly traded Rafael Devers last month, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said: "I do think there's a real chance that at the end of the season, we're looking back and we've won more games than we otherwise would've."

Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.