One day before MLB teams start reporting to spring training, the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers have completed a six-player trade with third baseman Caleb Durbin headlining the return for Boston.
The Red Sox acquired Durbin, the Brewers’ starting third baseman last season, along with utilityman Andruw Monasterio and catcher/third baseman Anthony Siegler from Milwaukee in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, plus infielder David Hamilton. The Red Sox also received a 2026 competitive balance draft pick in the deal.
Durbin, 25, had a solid rookie season for the Brew Crew in 2025, slashing .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in October but should be ready for spring training.
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Durbin can also play second base, which was his primary position in the minor leagues. He and Monasterio join an infield mix that also includes prospects Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell, along with veterans Romy Gonzalez and free agent signee Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Two players out of that group will likely fill the second- and third-base spots in Boston, with veteran Trevor Story as the everyday shortstop.
Brewers’ return in Caleb Durbin trade
In return, the Brewers reacquired Hamilton, who played mostly second base last year in Boston but could compete for Durbin’s spot at third. However, he’s coming off a poor offensive season in 2025 in which he hit .198/.257/.333 in 194 plate appearances, though he did have 22 stolen bases in 28 attempts.
The Brewers originally drafted Hamilton in 2019, but sent him to Boston with outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for outfielder Hunter Renfroe before the 2022 season.
The left-handed Harrison, 24, came to Boston last season as part of the Rafael Devers deal with San Francisco. He appeared in just three games with the Red Sox, posting a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings.
Over 42 major league appearances (37 starts), Harrison has a 4.39 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Red Sox-Brewers trade: Caleb Durbin, Kyle Harrison part of 6-man deal
