Red Sox start Caleb Durbin in cleanup spot against Athletics
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Boston Red Sox announced Caleb Durbin will bat cleanup in their series opener against the Oakland Athletics on August 7, 2026. This marks only Durbin's fifth appearance in the four-hole this season. He recently showcased strong performance, highlighted by his first career grand slam and a walk-off hit in previous games, helping Boston extend their winning streak to eight. The Red Sox currently hold a record of 63-51, a half-game behind the New York Yankees for the top American League wild-card spot.
- •Durbin is batting.471 in four games hitting cleanup this season.
- •He hit a grand slam on August 4 against the White Sox.
- •Boston is 63-51, chasing a wild-card spot.
- •The Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Significant Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Finale
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Unusual Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Opener
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:57 PMRed Sox Announce Significant Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Finale
The Red Sox announced a significant Caleb Durbin decision before Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics. The post Red Sox Announce Significant Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:32 PMRed Sox Announce Unusual Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Opener
The Red Sox announced an unusual decision involving Caleb Durbin before their series opener against the Athletics. The post Red Sox Announce Unusual Caleb Durbin Decision Before Athletics Series Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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