Caleb Durbin

Durbin played third base for Milwaukee last season and has received some work at second base during spring training. Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Durbin will serve as Boston's primary third baseman this season.

Fantasy Impact

Most fantasy platforms will list Durbin as eligible only at third base to begin the year. Additional playing time at second base could grant in-season eligibility at that position. Marcelo Mayer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are competing for the second base starting role.

Caleb Durbin entered camp with the Red Sox fully healthy and is expected to see reps at second base.

Fantasy Impact

Durbin underwent arthroscopic surgery on his elbow back in October. Boston wants to see him stretch out his arm to ensure he is fully healthy.

Caleb Durbin fielded grounders at third base on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Durbin was acquired by the Boston Red Sox last week in a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. While an everyday role was expected, his position was uncertain. After taking grounders at third base on Friday and with Marcelo Mayer at second, it appears those will be their positions during the regular season. Durbin posted a .256/.334/.387 slash line with 18 stolen bases across 136 games last season.

Infielder Caleb Durbin has been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Boston Red Sox, along with infielder Andruw Monasterio, catcher/infielder Anthony Seigler, and a Competitive Balance Round B pick. Heading to Milwaukee are infielder David Hamilton and left-handed pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan.

Fantasy Impact

Durbin is the headliner of the package going to Boston as the Red Sox get an infielder they have been looking for this offseason. The 26-year-old finished third in the NL Rookie of the Year voting last season as he batted .256 with 11 home runs, 53 RBI, and 18 stolen bases in 136 games with the Brewers. Durbin has excellent plate discipline, striking out 50 times in 506 plate appearances with the Brewers and just 116 times across nearly 1,300 plate appearances in the minors. He played most of his games last season at third base, but does have second base eligibility and, potentially, could be used there more often in Boston. Regardless of position, Durbin should hold an everyday spot in the Red Sox lineup.

Caleb Durbin will undergo a debridement procedure on his elbow on October 30.

Fantasy Impact

Durbin is still expected to be ready to go by spring training.