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Red Sox bench Caleb Durbin for the series opener against the Orioles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:59 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Red Sox bench Caleb Durbin for the series opener against the Orioles

Summary

The Boston Red Sox have benched infielder Caleb Durbin for their matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Durbin has struggled at the plate recently, recording no extra-base hits since August 7 and maintaining a.233 batting average since August 8. Sonny Gray is scheduled to start on the mound for Boston against Chris Bassitt of the Orioles. The Red Sox currently hold a five-game lead for the second American League Wild Card spot, while the Orioles remain in pursuit of a postseason berth. Boston officials indicated the move is intended to provide the 26-year-old infielder a recovery period during a four-game series. Both teams are set for a 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch.

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By the Numbers

•Caleb Durbin is out of the Red Sox starting lineup for the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
•The Red Sox enter the series holding a five-game lead for the second American League Wild Card spot.
•Sonny Gray starts for Boston against Chris Bassitt for Baltimore.
•Durbin has a 97 wRC+ and has hit 12 home runs this season.
•The game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Camden Yards.

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10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Caleb Durbin Decision During Orioles Series

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles with a chance to clinch the series. However, they’ll do so with Caleb Durbin out of the starting lineup, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. Rafaela, Rutschman and Durbin out tonight: Anthony DH, Gasper 1B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Sogard 3B, Kiner-Falefa 2B, Duran LF, White CF, Wong […] The post Red Sox Announce Caleb Durbin Decision During Orioles Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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