"Caleb, he's playing third base again. We'll probably decide that next week. But I feel very comfortable with him at third base. Honestly, (the intrigue) is more for (reporters). It's kind of like, 'What are we going to do?' Five (straight) days of playing third base. He played the whole season... Like, what are we looking for? Two ground balls in spring training."
"Despite being ready to give the third base position to Durbin, the Red Sox are still not ready to give second base to Marcelo Mayer. What is it that the Sox brass is still waiting to see from him? Better swing decisions."
"If Mayer doesn't get the opening day job, we'll probably be looking at Isiah Kiner-Falefa pairing up with Trevor Story up the middle. But Nick Sogard is in the conversation as well, and he has the mental advantage of already knowing what it feels like to fight for a roster spot."
The Red Sox have essentially decided that Caleb Durbin will be their third baseman for the 2026 season, ending speculation about the position. Manager Alex Cora expressed confidence in Durbin's ability at third base, noting he played the entire previous season there. Meanwhile, Marcelo Mayer remains in contention for second base but must demonstrate better swing decisions to secure the role. If Mayer doesn't win the opening day job, the team may deploy Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Trevor Story up the middle, with Nick Sogard also in consideration. Triston Casas will miss spring training due to injury, but the Red Sox organization is gaining momentum through strong performances by Masataka Yoshida and Jarren Duran in the World Baseball Classic.
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