Overview
- Durbin confirmed Cora told him Tuesday he will stay at third and start on Opening Day.
- Boston acquired Durbin in a six-player trade that also featured left-hander Kyle Harrison.
- The 26-year-old is batting .394 this spring with 7 RBIs and 3 steals after a 2025 season of .256 with 11 homers, 53 RBIs and 18 steals that earned him third in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
- Second base remains open, with Marcelo Mayer favored and Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Andruw Monasterio available if the club chooses to start Mayer in Triple-A.
- Lefty Danny Coulombe’s contract was adjusted after a medical flag to include appearance incentives and up to $1.25 million in roster bonuses, and Romy Gonzalez was placed on the 60-day IL following shoulder surgery.