Caleb Durbin entered the 2025 season with a lot of question marks and as a fringe roster candidate. As the centerpiece of the return for All-Star closer Devin Williams (Nestor Cortes was always a short-term solution), the expectations for the rookie infielder seemed to be a bit too high.
One season later, and it's clear why the Milwaukee Brewers targeted Durbin in that trade. The 25-year-old emerged as the team's starting third baseman, accruing two Outs Above Average and five Defensive Runs Saved at the position. He was just as good at the plate, hitting .