Caleb Durbin's resurgence helps Red Sox after Alex Bregman departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Caleb Durbin has shown significant improvement for the Boston Red Sox following a slow start to the season. After a subpar beginning, Durbin turned his performance around, posting a.330 batting average with six home runs over his last 28 games. The Red Sox let Alex Bregman sign with the Chicago Cubs, where he is struggling with a.242 average and a heavy contract. While Bregman’s offensive output raises concerns, Durbin’s recent form suggests he may become the replacement the Red Sox anticipated when they made the decision to part ways with Bregman. Both players have displayed solid defensive skills at third base this season.
- •Red Sox let Alex Bregman walk, who signed a $175 million deal with Cubs.
- •Caleb Durbin had a rough start, hitting.163 in his first 48 games.
- •Durbin has improved dramatically, currently batting.231 this season.
- •Bregman is struggling with a.242 average in Chicago.
- •Both players are performing well defensively at third base.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Durbin's Numbers Starting To Make Red Sox Look Good For Letting Alex Bregman Walk
"The Boston Red Sox let Alex Bregman walk in free agency and turned around and acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers.
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