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Boston acquired Caleb Durbin from the Brewers in a six-player deal that also brought Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler to Boston, while sending Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton and Shane Drohan to Milwaukee. Durbin, a speedy, versatile infielder with strong defense and contact hitting, is the centerpiece as the Red Sox pivot toward pitching depth and defense at the infield ahead of spring training.
The Red Sox are acquiring Caleb Durbin from the Brewers in a multi-player deal that also sends Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan and David Hamilton to Milwaukee, while Boston gains Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and a Competitive Balance Round B pick. Durbin, 25, is a versatile 2B/3B with a strong 2025 rookie year (.256/.334/.387, 11 HR, 18 steals) and solid defense, giving Boston a controllable, run-prevention-oriented infielder for the near future.
Luis Garcia Jr. is practicing at first base for the Washington Nationals as part of a potential positional shift to increase team versatility and address infield defense issues, with the team considering future options for first base and overall infield improvements ahead of the 2026 season.
The Dodgers struggled defensively in a rainy blowout loss to the Cubs, with infield errors contributing to unearned runs before a nearly three-hour rain delay. The wet conditions at Wrigley Field highlighted the team's ongoing infield defense concerns, with frustration mounting as the game continued despite poor playing conditions. The Dodgers' inconsistent defensive performance this season has left them ranked 17th in fielding percentage, with the infield particularly struggling. Additionally, the team announced pitching plans for the upcoming series in Minnesota and provided an update on Walker Buehler's rehab progress after his Tommy John surgery.
The Cincinnati Reds lost their fourth game in a row against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to poor infield defense, a struggling starting pitcher, and a lack of offensive production. Shortstop Jose Barrero committed an error that led to the go-ahead run, while the Reds' overall infield defense has the lowest percentage of turning ground balls into outs in the league. Starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft struggled with deep counts and gave up two runs in the second inning. Center fielder Nick Senzel delivered a key hit in the fifth inning, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pirates.