Red Sox Starter Ready to Change Positions if Boston Makes a Move

Jul 26, 2026 - 03:00

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The Boston Red Sox have put themselves in an exciting position.

Thanks in large part to their 15-game winning streak, they'll be looking to improve the roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Usually that's viewed as a situation of figuring out who can get brought in, but there's also the matter of the players already in place.

For Caleb Durbin, it could mean a change.

No, the Red Sox aren't going to trade Durbin, who they just got in the offseason from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Depending on what other moves happen, though, Durbin may be asked to change positions.

He's already openly telling reporters that he'd be just fine with that.

“I came into this year willing to be wherever they need me, and that hasn’t changed. Wherever they need me to play, I’ll play there,” Durbin said, via Alex Speier from the Boston Globe. “I’m sure they would have my input on that, too, and it would ideally be a collaborative thing. But I also trust whatever they think is best.”

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Durbin has been the third baseman for Boston this season, replacing Alex Bregman, who is putting up similar numbers to Durbin now in a Chicago Cubs uniform.

In his past, Durbin has been a second baseman and also a shortstop.

The trade deadline is August 3, so there isn't a ton of time remaining. If moves are going to be made, they'll be relatively soon.

Durbin's versatility sets up as a strength for Boston. No matter what moves the Red Sox decide to make, they should have a defensive arrangement that works out with their players both new and old.