Caleb Durbin's Charge Fuels Red Sox Success!
Why Caleb Durbin Trade Will End Up Being Best Move Red Sox Made This Offseason originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox lost Alex Bregman in free agency to the Chicago Cubs, but quickly traded for Caleb Durbin to replace him.
The Milwaukee Brewers traded for Durbin last offseason, and he ended up becoming the team's starting third baseman. Durbin finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year race and was a great player for the Brewers. However, the Brewers shockingly decided to deal him to the Red Sox.
Durbin slashed . 256/. 334/.
387 for the Brewers and hit 11 home runs. He led the National League in hit by pitches, despite playing just 136 games. While he is a solid replacement for Bregman, he has the potential to put up monster numbers at Fenway Park.
Durbin, a right-handed hitter, pulls the ball in the air at a 20. 4% rate, among the best in baseball. That ability, paired with the Green Monster, could lead to more home runs and doubles for Durbin.