"If Craig Breslow learned anything from Jed Hoyer, how to keep his machinations quiet wasn't one of them. The Cubs have done a very good job when it comes to surprise moves, but the Red Sox often seem to send Paul Revere riding through the streets of baseball media to signal their intent. Okay, that's a little dramatic, especially since their latest move wasn't super obvious for its specificity."
"The Red Sox are acquiring second-year third baseman Caleb Durbin, who finished third behind Drake Baldwin and Cade Horton in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Durbin earned 69 points following a nice debut season in which he slashed .256/.334/.387 with 11 homers and a 105 wRC+ over 506 plate appearances. The fireplug infielder is roughly the same size as Nick Madrigal, just with a little more pop."
The Red Sox added second-year third baseman Caleb Durbin to address an infield need created by the Isiah Kiner-Falefa signing. Durbin finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting after slashing .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and a 105 wRC+ over 506 plate appearances. Durbin offers a strong hit tool and contact profile with slightly more pop than Nick Madrigal, though less raw offensive upside than targets like Matt Shaw. Durbin's ascent included choosing Division III Washington University in St. Louis to secure playing time and advance steadily to the majors.
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