Boston Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin in Trade with Milwaukee Brewers

Durbin, a third baseman, finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have traded third baseman Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox in a six-player deal. Durbin, who finished third in National League Rookie of the Year balloting last year, could fill Boston's opening at third base created when Alex Bregman left as a free agent. The Brewers acquired left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton from the Red Sox in the trade.

Why it matters

The trade addresses a key need for the Red Sox at third base while also providing the Brewers with some pitching and infield depth as they look to build on their recent success in the NL Central.

The details

Durbin, who turns 26 later this month, batted .256 with a .334 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 18 steals in 136 games for the Brewers last season. The Brewers acquired Durbin and left-hander Nestor Cortes from the New York Yankees in a previous trade. In the current deal, the Brewers also sent infielders Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler to the Red Sox, who are also receiving a competitive balance round B pick in July's amateur draft.

  • Durbin, 26, will turn 26 on February 22, 2026.
  • The trade was completed on February 9, 2026.

The players

Caleb Durbin

A 26-year-old third baseman who finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kyle Harrison

A 24-year-old left-handed pitcher who was acquired by the Red Sox from the Giants in a previous trade.

Shane Drohan

A 27-year-old left-handed pitcher who has not yet pitched in the major leagues.

David Hamilton

A 28-year-old infielder who played for the Red Sox last season, primarily at second base and shortstop.

Alex Bregman

A free agent third baseman who left the Red Sox to sign a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.

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What they’re saying

“We're just excited about getting a really good player into the organization, and we'll figure out where he fits best. It just doesn't feel like it makes sense to commit to anything right now.”

— Craig Breslow, Chief Baseball Officer, Boston Red Sox

What’s next

The Red Sox will need to determine where Caleb Durbin will play in their infield, with third base being his likely primary position.

The takeaway

This trade provides the Red Sox with a promising young third baseman in Caleb Durbin, who can help fill the void left by Alex Bregman's departure, while the Brewers acquire some pitching and infield depth to bolster their roster as they look to continue their recent success in the NL Central.