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The Athletic identified a new Boston Red Sox player who "has all the intangibles you look for in winning players."
Offseason Addition Named Red Sox's Spring Standout Player originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . A new arrival has made a strong first impression for the Boston Red Sox this spring.
The Athletic's Jim Bowden picked one player from each team who's turning heads in spring training. The former MLB general manager chose Durbin as Boston's preseason standout performer. "Durbin has all the intangibles you look for in winning players, including a high baseball IQ," Bowden wrote.
"Offensively, he can get on base and has both power and speed. His offense should also benefit from playing half his games with the Green Monster at Fenway. " Durbin has batted 12-for-30 with four doubles and a triple this spring.
The 26-year-old has displayed his keen contact skills by striking out only twice in 37 plate appearances. The 5-foot-8 infielder is showing why Boston acquired him from the Milwaukee Brewers in a multi-team trade last month. Durbin, shipped from the New York Yankees to Milwaukee last offseason, finished third in the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year voting with a .