Caleb Durbin is the newest face added to the Boston Red Sox roster after a six-player swap with Milwaukee last week. Durbin looks to factor into Boston’s everyday lineup as either a second or third baseman, with Marcelo Mayer taking infield balls at the other position, primarily.
Durbin adds defensive versatility while offering something that Isiah Kiner-Falefa does not: starting potential. IKF is a depth addition that can suit up virtually anywhere around the infield dirt, but Durbin offers good defense with five defensive runs saved at third base in 2025 (although zero OAA) while also hitting moderately well.