"The 26-year-old is coming off a third place finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting. He stole 18 bases and connected on 11 homers with a .256/.334/.387 line across 506 plate appearances. The Red Sox acquired him last month in a six-player trade built around Durbin and left-hander Kyle Harrison, who has a good chance to open the season in Milwaukee's rotation."
"Cora said the Sox prefer to have Durbin playing one position rather than bouncing around the infield. Locking him in at the hot corner leaves second base as the spot up for grabs. Marcelo Mayer has been the favorite throughout the spring. The Red Sox have yet to commit to carrying Mayer on the Opening Day roster after he hit .228/.272/.402 with a 30% strikeout rate in his first 44 MLB games."
"He has made a strong impression on his new team in camp, batting .394 with five walks and only three strikeouts over 40 plate appearances. Durbin remains at the position where he started 119 games for the Brewers last year. He'd made three starts at second base for Milwaukee."
The Boston Red Sox have officially designated Caleb Durbin as their primary third baseman following his acquisition from the Milwaukee Brewers in a six-player trade. Durbin, a 26-year-old who finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting, started 119 games at third base for Milwaukee last season while batting .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. Manager Alex Cora prefers keeping Durbin at one position rather than moving him around the infield. This decision leaves second base open, with Marcelo Mayer as the leading candidate, though the Red Sox may option him to Triple-A if his performance warrants it. Utility options include Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio, who also came from Milwaukee in the trade.
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