The Boston Red Sox intend on leaning into their versatility.
Marcelo Mayer, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Andruw Monasterio, Nick Sogard and Anthony Seigler have all notably taken reps at multiple positions throughout the early days of free agency. Caleb Durbin was the latest to join that list during early morning workouts on Saturday.
Durbin, who was acquired via trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Feb. 9, primarily practiced at third base and was supposed to start taking reps at second base on Friday -- though his process was delayed due to a surprise root canal that kept him from practicing altogether -- before eventually doing so over the weekend, according to The Boston Globe's Tim Healey.
Durbin primarily played at third base (126 games), but also spent time at second base (7) and shortstop (2) during his rookie season in which he finished third for National League Rookie of the Year -- ultimately slashing .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and 25 doubles in 2025.
The Red Sox are positioned pretty well to take the best available options into the regular season, as Willson Contreras and Trevor Story are the only infieldera who seemingly have their positions on lock. Romy Gonzalez, Durbin, Mayer, IKF and Monasterio look like the primary options fighting to fill in the gaps.
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