Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin in Trade with Brewers

The third baseman joins Boston to bolster their infield.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Boston Red Sox have acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Durbin, who finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season, will join the Red Sox to help strengthen their infield.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have struggled with injuries and inconsistency in their infield, so adding a talented young player like Durbin could provide a much-needed boost as they look to compete in the AL East.

The details

The trade involved six players total, with the Red Sox also receiving two minor league prospects in the deal. Durbin, 24, batted .281 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs for the Brewers last season, emerging as one of the top young players at his position.

  • The trade was completed on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Caleb Durbin

A 24-year-old third baseman who finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Boston Red Sox

The Major League Baseball team that acquired Caleb Durbin in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Major League Baseball team that traded Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox in a six-player deal.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

This trade represents a strategic move by the Red Sox to bolster their infield with a promising young talent in Caleb Durbin, as they look to bounce back and compete in the tough AL East division.