Red Sox Secure Caleb Durbin from Brewers to Strengthen Third Base
In a significant move to bolster their roster, the Boston Red Sox have acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in a six-player trade. This deal marks a strategic effort to enhance the Red Sox’s infield depth following the departure of Alex Bregman.
Details of the Trade
The trade, announced on Monday, involved the Red Sox sending left-handed pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, as well as infielder David Hamilton, to the Brewers. In exchange for Durbin, the Red Sox also receive a competitive balance round B pick, projected to be around the 67th overall in the upcoming amateur draft.
About Caleb Durbin
- Age: 25 (will turn 26 on February 22)
- Height: 5-foot-7
- 2024 Performance: Batted .256 with a .334 on-base percentage.
- Home Runs: 11
- Stolen Bases: 18
- Games Played: 136
Durbin finished third in the NL Rookie of the Year voting last season, contributing to Milwaukee’s consecutive NL Central titles and their run to the NL Championship Series.
Impact on the Red Sox
Caleb Durbin steps into a key role for the Red Sox, filling the void left by Alex Bregman, who signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow has indicated that while the exact position Durbin will play is yet to be determined, he is expected to be a regular starter. The Red Sox have already enhanced their infield by acquiring Willson Contreras for first base.
Brewers’ Moves and Future Outlook
The Brewers are adjusting their roster with Durbin’s exit, having previously acquired him alongside left-hander Nestor Cortes from the New York Yankees. He was brought in through a trade for closer Devin Williams.
- Previous Season: Brewers aimed for depth with outfielders and pitching adjustments.
- Joey Ortiz: Previously started at third base but has moved to shortstop.
- Monasterio: Experienced infielder, hit .270 in 68 games.
- Seigler: Recorded a batting average of .194 over 34 games.
- Drohan: A promising pitcher with a 3.17 ERA last season at the minor league level.
As both teams adjust to their new rosters, the implications of the trade are evident. The Red Sox’s addition of Caleb Durbin is a proactive step toward strengthening their infield, while the Brewers prepare to fill the gap left at third base.
