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Insider shares intriguing Red Sox infield outlook after Caleb Durbin trade

The Boston Red Sox reshaped their roster with the Caleb Durbin trade, but the move has not delivered immediate clarity. As spring training approaches, uncertainty continues to surround how Boston’s infield will take shape when the regular season begins.

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Which prospect did Red Sox send to Brewers in six-player trade for Caleb Durbin?

The Red Sox continued to bolster their infield mix on Monday morning by swinging a six-player trade with the Brewers. In exchange for left-handers Shane Drohan and Kyle Harrison and infielder David Hamilton, Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio and infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler from Milwaukee, the club announced.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Why Red Sox Acquired Caleb Durbin Over Isaac Paredes, Cubs Infielders

The Boston Red Sox plugged their hole in the infield on Monday, but not in the way many expected them to. Rumors have swirled left and right in the trade market for Boston, but Caleb Durbin's name was not mentioned much.

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Alex Cora Makes Simple Red Sox Admission Before New MLB Season

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Red Sox Give Masataka Yoshida Update After Caleb Durbin Deal

The Boston Red Sox solved the club's hole in the infield on Monday. Boston pulled off a swap with the Milwaukee Brewers to bring young infielder Caleb Durbin to town.

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Red Sox Key Role Player Announces Unexpected Injury News

Every year, the start of spring training brings unexpected, and highly unwelcome injury updates across Major League Baseball. Last spring, it was the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation that came into camp with a bunch of players behind schedule.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Red Sox Quietly Avoided Jarren Duran-Cubs Mistake

The Boston Red Sox pulled off yet another deal on Monday without having to include any of the team's prized outfielders. The loss of Alex Bregman triggered a need within the Red Sox to go out and acquire infield talent.

Caleb Durbin News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Caleb Durbin to Boston: Trade Details and How He Fits

The Boston Red Sox finally managed to “replace” Alex Bregman, although no one could really capture the production he provided. However, they did physically fill his spot this morning.

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Should the Red Sox have traded Marcelo Mayer for Ketel Marte?

Never say never, but with the Caleb Durbin deal, it looks like the Red Sox are done tinkering in the infield. The timing of the deal is interesting because,

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Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Red Sox Leave Major Question Unanswered After Caleb Durbin Trade

Caleb Durbin is officially a member of the Boston Red Sox, but don't go writing his name in permanent ink onto the lineup card just yet. Clearly, the Red Sox liked Durbin as the finishing piece of their infield, as they gave up a three-player haul to bring in the 25-year-old, who finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year race.

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Red Sox-Brewers Trade on Monday Ignites Rafael Devers Debate

The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a trade on Monday. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Sox are acquiringthird baseman Caleb Durbin for left-handed pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan as well as infielder David Hamilton.

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MLB News: Red Sox Pull Off Three-Player Deal With Brewers Before Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox have made several additions to the roster after securing their first playoff berth in four years. They have more depth in their lineup after bringing in Willson Contreras and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

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Red Sox's Projected Lineup vs. RHP, LHP After Caleb Durbin Trade

The Boston Red Sox's lineup looks dramatically different on Monday compared to two weeks ago, let alone this time last year. After acquiring third baseman Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers, a six-player trade that became official on Monday morning, the Red Sox's infield picture appears complete.

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